Ensnared Hearts

nswered on the third ring. Her fathe

ral times, where are you?" He

ating with my friends, Annie and the twins". Selene shouted into

nd return back to your hotel. It's late and I want you home before noon tomorrow. You know it

tly, her words trailing off a

ast, the alcohol splashing slightly as she gestured enthusiastically. With joyful shouts, the four friends c

ront of him. She had first seen him when he arrived with another man, who later left with a woman from the club. The stranger looked familiar, Selene

er meeting you...how is that possible?" Selene asked s

on. Her green eyes sparkled like stars on a clear night, her blonde hair framing her oval face with grace, her lips pursed like a p

rily overriding his concern for who she might be. He noticed she bore a uncanny

ud burp, jolting Ca

we haven't met bef

er voice dripping with disappointment as she

over at her friends, who were equally wasted, their heads also resting

ght, her body lurching forwa

, her voice barely above a whisper, flinging

don't even

Selene ca

ck to your

he gets to know I slept in a club" sh

pity and understanding. Despite her drunken state, he saw a vibrant and y

friends?" Caleb asked as he ges

wns this place,

t's

er legs wobbled beneath her and she stumbled. Instinctively, Caleb wrapped his arm around her waist, suppor

you stay?"

s neck. As they approached the hotel, Caleb quickly spotted the entrance and he glanced at Selene, her eyelids drooping, her body relaxed in his embrace. For a fleeting moment, he w

stay upright. She couldn't help but notice the enticing scent of his cologne, a subtle blend of spice and leathe

lick of the door closing behind them was followed by the gentle rustle of her settling into the blanket. He was struck by the warm lightening and imm

she pleaded", her voice

ha

ced in a long time. It was a sensation he couldn't ignore, one that no woman had stirred since Lisa's passing. The unexpect

had a few moments to spare, he kicked off his slides and slipped into th

the beautiful stranger in his arms, he whispered to himself " what are you doing to me?". The warmt

ack, but soon found himself lost in the warmth of her kiss. The sweetness of her lips was li

re than kiss you?" Caleb sa

en now" Selene responded, her v

shing, I will have to l

his boundaries, she gradually nodded off to sleep,

pounding from the previous night's excesses. Slowly, she got

lled out, her voice

ene," the voice on

napped back to reality and realized that she was running late. H

ready in just a moment" she said

ng on her desk, next to her bed. Immediately, memories of the previous night came flo

eautiful

ntil then keep this bracelet as a remin

the

low st

so she tucked the note and bracelet into her bag and wen

itors waiting for her, their expectant faces clear in the ligh

ly, his tone a gentle repri

sorry

said as he gestured to the other

ed on the stranger the night before. In a quick moment, her eyes met Caleb's and she was taken aback by