His sleeve brushed her arm as he shifted closer - such a small touch, but it sent fire racing through her as she stood frozen. The smooth fabric caught against her silk blouse, dragging across the hairs that were standing. She watched his pupils grow at her sharp intake of breath.

Then everything happened at once.

She wasn’t sure if his presence pushed her back or if she pulled him forward… the distinction lost as she swung like a wrecking ball on a pendulum crashing into him. Her back hit the wall with enough force to scatter her thoughts, but his lips found hers before impact could register, transforming any potential pain into pure electricity.

Her lower back stiffened, arching instinctively like she was preparing for a rack pull at the gym… but this was an entirely different kind of trial of strength. Her body remembered its training even as her mind surrendered to sensation.

His mouth tracked a burning path down her neck, each kiss precise and devastating.