Chapter 37

"It's sweet." Julian took a bite and lifted his gaze to Anna with a gentle smile, his eyes locked onto her lips. It should've been a normal comment, but that look made it anything but innocent. Anna felt a sudden rush of heat rise in her body, her throat tightening a little. Nervously, she licked her lips without realizing that, to him, it looked like silent seduction—completely irresistible. Julian reached out and wrapped his arm around her waist, leaving her no room to back away. Then he leaned in, capturing her lips with his, savoring their tenderness and the faint taste of maple cookies lingering there. Oddly, it didn't taste quite like the cookie itself—somehow it was better. He figured Anna's line summed it up pretty well: "So good it makes you wanna cry." The vibe in the room was almost surreal. Sunlight poured in around them, and the kitchen was filled with that cozy, sugary scent. Anna closed her eyes without meaning to. Julian deepened the kiss, even giving her lip a gentle b