CHAPTER 16

“Seriously, Alvin. I don’t think I can take you,” Patricia said, her voice trembling as a wave of anxiety surged through her, tightening around her chest like a vice.

Alvin’s response was a tender smile that held a promise of care and passion. Slowly, he leaned down, capturing her lips in a kiss that was both soft and commanding. “I promise you that I’ll be gentle,” he whispered against her mouth, his breath warm and intoxicating.

Patricia’s lips parted, as if to voice her fears, but the words lodged in her throat, refusing to come out. Instead, she found herself yielding to the moment, surrendering to the current of emotions that swept over her like a tidal wave.

Alvin was in control, and Patricia knew it. His hands moved with a confidence that spoke of experience, of knowing exactly how to make the next moments between them unforgettable. She was helpless in comparison, a novice in this dance of intimacy, but she trusted him completely. She had no choice but to trust him.

As Alvin p