C27 DINNER INTRODUCTION

The steamy warmth of the bath lingered on Tara's skin as she came out from the bathroom, the white rope wrapped securely around her. A startled yelp escaped her lips as she saw Antonio perched on the edge of the four-poster bed, flipping through his phone.

"Jeez, Antonio!" she exclaimed. Her grip tightened on the towel, the fabric bunching up precariously high on her thighs.

Antonio looked up