She smiled a little, sleepy and secretive. “Mmhm.”
My chest felt too tight for my ribs. I wanted to roll her under me and sink my teeth into her throat right then. Wanted to make her mine in every way. But… not yet. Not here. I’d promised myself something different. Something special.
So instead, I kissed her forehead. “We should get dressed,” I said softly.
She blinked, then smiled again — that small, private smile that killed me. “Okay.”
We moved slowly, reluctantly, pulling our clothes back on. My shirt ended up on her for a second because she couldn’t find hers. She laughed quietly when she realized, and the sound hit me straight in the chest. Goddess, I was so far gone for her.
When we were finally dressed, I reached for her hand without even thinking. She laced our fingers toget
