It had been a few weeks since that night with Jake, intense, thrilling, and surprisingly easy in the aftermath. Katie had been glowing ever since, the kind of glow that comes from being deeply seen, desired, and completely satisfied. She was more open with me than ever, her body language looser, her laughter easier. And the sex between us? Off the charts. Like something had unlocked in her. Whatever hesitation or insecuri...

Katie sat on the edge of the bed, legs crossed, wearing one of my favorite silk robes—the deep red one that clung to her curves like it was made for temptation. Her fingers twisted nervously in her lap, and even though the room was warm, she had goosebumps trailing down her thighs. “You don’t have to do anything you’re not ready for,” I said gently, standing across the room, giving her space. “We stop the second you say s...