**Chapter 5: Consumed by Passion**

As Levi's lips still lingered on hers, he broke away, his eyes burning with a fierce intensity that left Kenzy breathless. He stood up, his movements swift and deliberate, and locked the door to their room, the sound of the latch clicking into place a clear declaration of his intentions. The soft glow of the lamp on the bedside table cast a warm light on the room, but Levi wasn't satisfied with just that. He reached out and flipped the switch, plunging the room into darkness, and then moved to close the curtains, shutting out the moonlight that had been casting an ethereal glow over the space. The room was now bathed in an inky blackness, but Levi's hands moved with a surety that belied the darkness. He reached out and grasped Kenzy's hands, pulling her up from the couch and leading her to the bed. The mattress creaked softly as they sat down, and Levi's fingers intertwined with hers, his touch sending a jolt of electricity through her body. "Get under the covers," he whispered, his voice low and husky, his breath caressing her ear. Kenzy hesitated for a moment, but Levi's grip on her hands tightened, his fingers tracing the contours of her skin. She slid under the blankets, her heart racing with anticipation. Levi followed, his movements fluid and controlled. He pinned her to the bed, his body covering hers, his weight pressing her into the mattress. Kenzy could feel the heat of his skin, the hardness of his muscles, and the gentle pressure of his lips on her neck. As he moved to straddle her, his knees nudging her thighs apart, Kenzy's breath caught in her throat. Levi's hands moved to his shirt, his fingers working the buttons with a deftness that belied the tension in his body. The fabric parted, revealing the chiseled contours of his chest, and Kenzy's eyes widened as she took in the sight of him. The air was thick with tension, heavy with anticipation, as Levi's eyes locked onto hers. His chest rose and fell with each ragged breath, and Kenzy could feel the beat of his heart, pounding out a rhythm that seemed to match the one in her own chest. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the only sound the soft rustle of the sheets and the heavy beat of their own hearts. Then, without a word, Levi leaned forward, his lips brushing against hers, sending shivers down Kenzy's spine.