Chapter Nineteen: You Deserve Someone Better

Jesse's POV:

"Tamara," I whispered, my voice husky with need. She didn't reply with words, instead pulling me back into another searing kiss.

Our breaths mingled, and the room seemed to heat up with the intensity of our connection. I gently pushed her back onto the couch, positioning myself over her. Her eyes fluttered shut, and she bit her lip, a look of both anticipation and uncertainty crossing her face.

I ran a hand down her side, feeling the soft curve of her body through the thin fabric of the nightgown. My fingers brushed against her thigh, eliciting another soft moan. Her reaction drove me wild, and I leaned down to kiss her neck, trailing my lips along her jawline.

She shivered beneath me, her hands clutching at my back. "Jesse," she breathed, her voice trembling.

I pulled back slightly, looking into her eyes again. "Tamara, we should stop," I asked, hoping she would refuse so I could tame down my want. Her eyes were dark with desire. "No," she whispered, pulling me back down