Forever entwined

ver her. There was something about him that seemed to draw her in, some

suring hand on her arm. "Hey, are you oka

I'm fine," she said, trying to brush off the feeling. "I just...I

said, her voice filled with a knowing tone. "Julian Saint Clair is definitely a force to be reckoned

ptical. "Really?" she asked

ly charming and nice. Of course, he's also really confident and self-assured, wh

and doubts. Was Julian Saint Clair really as nice as Rachel claime

jolt of awareness. Julian was walking towards her,

m herself down, but it was no use. There was something about Julian that seemed

is voice low and smooth. "It's

y it cool. "Likewise," she

in a firm handshake. Lexi felt a jolt of electricity ru

, his eyes locked onto hers. "You're quit

ride. "Thank you," she said. "I'v

. "I can imagine," he said. "You stri

e at his words. How did he

e and more at ease. Julian was charming and witty, and he

shake the feeling that there was something more to Julian. Som

er and deeper into Julian's world. She wasn't sure

g more and more comfortable around Julian. She

g getting to know you, Lexi," Juli

easure. "I'm enjoying getting to k

of connection with Julian that she couldn't quite explain. It

u away from Rachel for a bit," Julian

playfulness. "I think Rachel woul

the corners. "Good," he said. "I wa

apping around hers in a gentle but firm grasp. Lexi felt a jolt of e

ab some fresh air," Julian sa

a sense of excitement

exi couldn't help but feel a sense of

sense of relief wash over her. The ballroom had been hot

wn on a bench together. The sound of music and laughter

aid, turning to Lexi with a smile. "I wa

n," she said. "I was starting to f

orners as he smiled. "I'm glad

ldn't help but steal glances at Julian. She was dr

he was certainly handsome. It was something more,

rself, Lexi," Julian sa

where to start. "What do y

e bench, his eyes never leavi

Julian's gaze. She had a feeling that she was i

elf. She was drawn to Juli

aking a deep breath

nting with amusement. "Star

xi began to tell

of vulnerability wash over her. She wasn't used to openin

trust him. Maybe it was the way he listened, his eyes locked onto her

ing upwards in a gentle, encouraging smile that

ing her heart out to Julian, telling him

ng up with a single mother who had worked mul

t how she had always felt like she was behind he

worked her way up the corporate ladder, about how she

shoulders. She felt like she was finally being h

ing hers. He asked questions, gentle probing que

d talking, he smiled, his ey

" he said, his voice low and husky. "It tak

met Julian's gaze. She felt like she had bee

she was in trouble. She was fall

and more at ease with Julian. They talked about ever

shake the feeling that there was something more to Julian. Som

against hers, Lexi felt a shiver run down her spine. She

ulian," Lexi said, her vo

onto hers. "The pleasure was all mine,

f the ballroom fading into the background, Le

warning, he leaned

n Lexi's spine. She felt like she was melting into

exi knew that she was in trouble. She w

g there that gave her pause. Something that made

flicker of intensity there, a sense of passio

feel a sense of trepidation. A sense of darkness, of se

she was in over her head. She didn't know what she was ge

rted to say, but he cu

like she was being consumed by Julian's passion, l

t she had to make a decision. She could either walk

an's eyes, she knew that sh

re," Julian said, hi

She knew that she was in for a wild ride, bu

e of excitement and anticipation. She didn't know what the f

ense of freedom wash over her. She was finally out of the

s in a gentle but firm grasp. Lexi felt a shiver run do

eels on the pavement. Lexi felt like she was in a dream, like she was

black car waiting by the curb. Julian open

Lexi asked, feeling

inting with amusement. "So

into the car anyway. She was ready t

ement building inside her. She didn't know what Julian had

arge, imposing building. Lexi looked up at

she asked, feelin

inting with pexcitement. "W

we at the grandeur of Julian's home. The building was a beautiful examp

cious foyer with a stunning chandelier. Lexi's eyes widened as she took i

de," Julian said, his eye

of wonder. "Humble abode?" she

. "I'm glad you like it," he said. "I had it des

eling a sense of curiosity

ief. "Let's just say that I have a few... hobbies," he

obbies" might entail. She felt a sense of excitement mixed w

re that made her feel like she was in good hands. Something

d, her voice barel

s eyes glinting with exciteme

ld feel the chemistry between them, and she knew that things were about to get heat

d Lexi could feel herself getting lost in the moment. Julian's lips were soft and gentle, but

in, sending shivers down her spine. He caressed her breasts, making her nipples harden wit

t and desire, and she knew tha