Thank you so much. That was more fun than any date I’ve ever been on.” She had no idea of the night he had in store for her. “Is that it? Our whole date?”“No, I just meant so far, it’s been amaz—more exhilarating than any other date. Ever.”He pulled her in close. “You can say ‘amazing,’ Kat.” He brushed her hair from her shoulder, feeling her heartbeat quicken against his and loving the way she clung to him. “I just want to be sure that when you’re in the moment of doing the things you want to experience, you allow yourself to fully engage, on every level. Using every sense. Most people float through life on the surface, and it’s a richer experience if you allow yourself to take it apart layer by layer.”“Layer by layer,” she said just above a whisper. “Now I’m thinking about using all of those senses in a different way.” “Oh, we will. Like now, holding you in my arms. Your perfume fills my lungs, and I can taste, just from memory, your mouth on mine.
