Chapter 1: Introduction
The room was bathed in the soft, warm glow of the bedside lamp. The curtains were drawn, inviting a gentle breeze to whisper through the sheer white fabric, carrying with it the scent of jasmine from the garden outside. The house was quiet, save for the distant hum of the refrigerator and the ticking of the antique clock in the hallway. It was their night, the night Lindsay had been anticipating all week. She stood at the doorway, her heart pounding with a mixture of excitement and nervousness.
Mike was sitting in the corner of the room, his back propped against the wall, one leg crossed over the other.
He looked up as Lindsay entered, his eyes tracing the curve of her body, a slow, appreciative smile spreading across his face. "Well, well, look what the cat dragged in," he said, his voice low and husky. "You're not wearing that outfit for me, are you, darling?"
Lindsay laughed, a soft, breathy sound that sent a shiver down Mike's spine. She was wearing a loose, silk robe, the color of ripe peaches, that did little to hide her curves. She untied the belt, letting the robe slip off her shoulders and pool at her feet.