Chapter 27

I was the first to snap out of it. "Uh… you should get some rest," I said quickly. Moments like this always made me feel like something was about to happen. Part of me was looking forward to it. But I didn't know what to do with myself either. Sophia's face turned red. "Then… would you walk me to my room?" I swallowed hard and led her inside. But just as I set her down on the bed, I lost my balance and fell right on top of her. Our eyes locked, and I felt the heat between us rising fast. Her arms slipped around my neck. Her almond eyes were half-closed, soft with something between teasing and temptation. That look alone would have set the room on fire. My breathing quickened. With someone like Sophia in front of me, it was hard to keep control. She was gorgeous, and her figure spoke for itself. But what really got me was that she was exactly my type. And with that heat pulling us in, I kissed her, and she responded with equal passion. I admit, the alcohol played a part, but s