Chapter 46 So Much It Hurts (Part Two)

• [BRIAN]
• Every inch of her body pressed against mine, and I could feel the heat emanating from her skin. Her scent filled my nostrils, a heady combination of sweet and spicy that made my head spin. As I deepened the kiss, I couldn’t help but wonder how it was possible that someone could make me feel this way.
• Ava’s response to my kiss was immediate and intense. Her lips met mine with a hunger that matched my own. She pressed herself against me, and I felt her body heat against mine. The sensation was overwhelming, and for a moment, I forgot about everything else.