Finally, unable to take it anymore, Carmine leaned forward and brushed a strand of hair away from Liam's face. He looked up at her, his eyes dark and intense, filled with desire. Without another word, she leaned in and pressed her lips against his, their first kiss.

The contact sent shockwaves through her body, making her head spin and her heart race even faster.

Fireworks exploded behind her eyelids as Liam responded to her kiss with equal fervor. His hands came up to cup her face, fingers tangling in her hair as he pulled her closer. She could taste the sweetness of his mouth, feel the heat emanating from him in waves.

Her hands moved of their own accord, sliding down to rest on his broad shoulders, feeling the muscles beneath his skin. When he deepened the kiss, Carmine moaned softly into his mouth, losing herself completely in the sensation.