Chapter 4 Dinner and Desire

The evening air was alive with anticipation as Liam pulled up to Christina's cabin, the sound of gravel crunching beneath his tires echoing through the quiet night. She'd spent the afternoon getting ready, her skin still tingling from the scent of lavender in her bath, her hair falling in soft waves down her back. As she opened the door, Liam's eyes locked onto hers, and for a moment, they just stared.

"You look stunning," he said, his voice low and husky, sending a shiver down her spine.

Christina's heart skipped a beat as she took in the sight of him, his broad shoulders filling the doorway, his eyes burning with a quiet intensity. "Thanks," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "You don't look so bad yourself."

The drive to the restaurant was a blur of laughter and conversation, the air thick with tension. Christina couldn't remember the last time she'd felt this alive, this wanted. As they pulled up to a secluded spot overlooking the mountains, Christina's curiosity got the better of her.

"Where are we going?" she asked, her eyes scanning the darkness.

Liam smiled, a wicked glare in his eyes. "I wanted to show you something. Trust me?"

Christina's heart skipped a beat. She barely knew this man, and yet, she felt a sense of trust she couldn't explain. "Okay," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. The restaurant was a tiny, intimate spot, the tables spaced far apart, the lighting dim and romantic. As they were led to their table, Christina felt a sense of excitement building inside her. This was it. This was the night everything changed.

The meal was a sensual feast, the food delicious, the company intoxicating. Christina couldn't help but notice the way Liam's eyes seemed to see right through her, the way his touch sent shivers down her spine. As they finished their main course, Liam leaned in, his voice low and husky.

"I've wanted to do this all night," he said, his lips grazing her ear.

Christina's heart skipped a beat as he kissed her, the world around them melting away. The kiss was intense, passionate, a clash of lips and tongues that left her breathless. As they pulled away, gasping for air, Christina knew she was in trouble. She'd never felt this kind of connection with anyone before, this sense of intensity, of passion. And she wasn't sure she was ready for it but as she looked into Liam's eyes, she knew she had no choice. She was in this, all in.

The night air was cool and crisp, the stars twinkling above like diamonds scattered across the sky. Liam's hand brushed against Christina's as they walked, sending sparks flying through her body. The kiss at the restaurant had left her reeling, and she knew she couldn't keep pretending she wasn't interested. As they strolled through the quiet streets of Whistler, the only sound the soft crunch of gravel beneath their feet, Christina felt a sense of freedom she hadn't experienced in years. She was a woman on the edge, ready to take a chance, to dive headfirst into the unknown.

Liam stopped at a small gate, his eyes sparkling with mischief "Want to see something amazing?" Christina's heart skipped a beat. She knew that look, that tone, and it sent shivers down her spine "What is it?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. "A secret spot," he said, his voice low and husky, "Come see" He led her through the gate, and they found themselves standing at the edge of a cliff. The wind whipping their hair into a frenzy below hem, the valley stretched out like a dark, velvet sea, the lights of the village twinkling like stars Christina gasped, her hand flying to her mouth "Wow," she breathed "This is incredible." Liam smiled, his eyes circling at the corners "I knew you'd like it." As they stood there, taking in the breathtaking view, Christina felt a sense of peace wash over her. This was it, the moment she'd been waiting for, She turned to Liam, her heart pounding in her chest, and he met her halfway, his lips crashing down on hers.

The world around them melted away, leaving only the two of them, lost in the intensity of the moment. Christina felt like she was flying, her heart soaring, her soul on fire, As they pulled away, gasping for air, Liam's eyes locked onto hers. "I've wanted to do that since the moment I met you," he said, his voice low and husky. Christina smiled, her heart still racing. "I've wanted you to," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the wind. Liam's eyes darkened, and he pulled her close, his lips claiming hers once more. The world around them disappeared, leaving only the sound of their hearts beating as one.