“I’ll get you back, Sienna. No matter what it takes.”

***

Sienna and Pamela stepped into a small clinic. Pamela had insisted on a check-up for her pregnancy, dragging her here first thing in the morning.

Sienna took a deep breath as they entered, frowning at the sterile smell of the waiting area.

“Go inside,” Pamela said, gently pushing her toward the consultation room. “I’ll take care of the paperwork.”

The clinic was nearly empty, only a receptionist and a woman seated outside the examination room.

As Sienna approached, the woman stood up with a polite smile.

“Ms. Sienna? We already have your name on the appointment list.”

Sienna returned the smile weakly, and the woman opened the door for her.

The room inside was surprisingly normal, more like a doctor’s office than a surgical room. A hospital bed sat in the corner, along with a desk, a chair, and some medical equipment.

Sienna stepped in and the door clicked shut behind her. She looked around for the doctor. But the room was empty.

She turned to leave when suddenly, a strong hand snatched her from behind.

She gasped, spinning around, but another hand clamped over her mouth before she could speak. Her back hit the wall with a quiet thud. Her eyes flew wide in shock.

It was Adrian.

He stared at her, breathing hard. Then, without a word, he lowered his head, and kissed her.

His mouth crashed onto hers, rough and hungry. There was no gentleness in the way his lips claimed hers, just raw need and the kind of desperation that left her breathless.

His hand threaded into her hair, tugging her head back slightly so he could angle deeper. His lips moved over hers with wild precision, bruising, devouring. His tongue parted her lips, demanding entry, and when she opened for him, he didn’t hold back. He kissed her like he owned her, tongue tangling with hers in slow, filthy strokes that made her toes curl and her knees go weak.

Every movement was hot and unrestrained. His teeth grazed her bottom lip, biting just enough to make her gasp. And that tiny sound—that gasp—had him groaning into her mouth, pressing even closer, like he couldn’t bear a single inch of space between them.

Their breaths mingled in quick, shallow bursts. She could feel his heart pounding against her chest, could feel the way his body trembled with restraint.

She whimpered, melting into him completely. Her hands fisted his shirt, holding on like she’d fall apart if she let go.

By the time he finally pulled back, her lips were swollen, her face flushed, her breath coming in uneven gasps. His eyes burned into hers, dark and full of need, his thumb stroking the edge of her jaw.

“Adrian,” she hissed, panicked. “What are you doing here? God, this is a hospital! My mom is right outside!”

“I came for a checkup too,” he said casually.

“You? A check-up? For what?” she asked, clearly not buying it. Her breaths were still harsh from the kiss, burning through her body.

He didn’t even blink, eyes locked on her face. “Just a check-up,” he said casually. “I was passing by, saw the hospital, and then I saw you.”

Her expression hardened. She pushed against his firm chest. “Adrian, don’t joke around. I came here for a real check-up with my mom. Where’s the doctor?”

Adrian smirked. He dipped his head, his nose brushing her throat, body pressing firmly against hers. His hand stroked slowly up her waist.

“I’ll give you a thorough check-up myself. Don’t worry. I’m very good at examining your body. You already know that, don’t you?”

“Sienna, is everything alright?” Pamela called from outside.

Sienna stiffened, panic rushing to her face. “Yes, Mom! I’m fine!” she called back quickly, trying to steady her voice.