A Willing Heart

"I'm ready..."

Her voice was soft, hesitant, carrying a subtle, captivating allure.

Vance knew exactly what she meant, but he couldn't—not tonight. A few days ago, he wouldn't have hesitated. But tonight was different.

He hadn't heard Trent's exact words earlier, but he'd read his lips clearly enough.

Right now, Celine was scared. She was afraid of being abandoned, afraid he was just toying with h