Pressed his lips to hers, soft and sure. Twirled that lock of hair around his finger. Then he tilted his head and pressed a little firmer, and she reciprocated. When her lips parted for air, he took her bottom one between his. Expected her to start, but she didn’t, which encouraged him. Releasing that lock of hair, his hand came around the back of her head, pulling her closer, claiming her, working his lips across hers. She was a quick learner, and hesitated only a second when he ran his tongue across the entrance to her mouth.

