Katie’s thirtieth birthday. A milestone. Supposedly. And yet, as Katie dragged herself out of bed that morning, it felt like any other day. James was already gone, his side of the bed cold. The usual rush of the morning routine didn’t leave much time for reflection, getting the kids dressed, making breakfast, nagging them to brush their teeth, and hunting down missing socks. Thirty. Thirty and still nagging about socks. A...

Around her, the room continued to hum with the sounds of pleasure, but for a moment, Katie could only focus on her own heartbeat, the warmth spreading through her, and the sheer, overwhelming fulfilment that coursed through every inch of her body. Katie barely had time to catch her breath before she felt David’s hands on her, firm but careful as he guided her towards the coffee table in the centre of the room. She let her...

Katie stood slowly, her body buzzing with adrenaline and pleasure, her skin glistening in the dim light. She felt insatiable, her curiosity and wild energy driving her to take in the room and the people still lost in the throes of passion. Across the room, Sarah was sandwiched between Rick and Logan, two of James’ teammates from his rugby team. Katie recognised their broad shoulders and athletic builds, though she had onl...