Irresistible Surrender

Valerio stood rooted in the center of the lavish hotel suite, the echo of his hasty apology hanging thick in the stifling air. He had just pulled away from her seconds ago, yet his dark gaze remained locked on Alessia. The simple, light pink dress hugged the soft curves of her petite frame, falling just above her knees. Tiny droplets of water clung to the dark, unruly strands of her damp hair, cat