Nathaniel blinked, caught off guard by the suggestion. "A swim? Now?" "Why not?" she said with a playful grin. "It's the perfect night for it. Come on, it'll be fun." Before he could respond, Adaliya was already pulling off her shorts and shirt, revealing the simple white and pink underwear she wore underneath... she didn't seem to care about the fact that she was practically undressing in front of him, her confidence in herself evident as she stepped into the water, the moonlight reflecting off her skin. Nathaniel's mouth went dry, his heart pounding as he watched her wade into the water, her laughter echoing across the shore. She was completely oblivious to the effect she was having on him, to the way his thoughts were spiraling out of control. Nathaniel's breath hitched as she came even closer, the water pushing them together. He was hyper-aware of her proximity, of the way her skin brushed against his, sending shivers down his spine. He tried to keep his desire that was building inside him, but it was nearly impossible.

Tristen's life is driven, spoken, and drilled into his head by a code. But will Zadie destroy that code?