The sweet kisses seemed to go on forever. Caressing, demanding, and she sighed as she began to give in to her desires.
"Niles..."
She arched her head back, allowing him to trail kisses down her neck before reclaiming her lips once more.
The kisses grew deeper and deeper until suddenly...
She drew back more abruptly than she meant to as the guilt consumed her yet again.
"Oh God..."
"Daphne, what's wrong?"
Her hand trembled over her mouth and she willed her tears away.
"Did I do something to hurt you?"
The question was so soft, that she turned and kissed him tenderly despite the dangerous surge of emotions that built inside of her.
"No..." She whispered.
The lump in her throat grew, bringing with it a new wave of tears that rose to the surface. The emotional breakdown caused Niles to draw her into his arms once more.
"Oh my angel, what happened?"
She sighed against his chest and then forced herself out of his warm embrace.
"W-we'd better go. I'd hate to ruin your evening. You must have something very special planned, judging by how handsome you look. I mean, you always look... wonderful, but tonight especially so."
"Thank you, Daphne."
He smiled and kissed her cheek and the warmth of his lips lingering on her skin for several seconds after he drew back.
"Shall we go?"
When she nodded, Niles offered her his arm and they walked out of the condo. Minutes later his Mercedes was pulling out of the Elliot Bay Towers parking garage.
"I can hardly wait to see where you're taking me."
"Trust me Daphne, it will be a night that you'll never forget."
Her heart warming once more, she leaned against the plush leather seat and smiled at him.
"Thank you, Niles."