He cradled her face between his powerful hands, his mouth crashing down on hers like a summer storm. Relentless. Consuming. Desperate.
His breath was hot and uneven. His body trembled slightly, like he'd been holding back for too long.
The emotion in Kaius's golden eyes broke loose, like a dam giving way after days of pressure.
This time, he wasn't holding back.
Not even a little.
Austin pressed her hands against his grip on her waist, trying to put some space between them.
Kaius didn't back off.
He slid one hand behind her head, his fingers moving into her hair, firm but careful.
She couldn't move.
She could barely breathe. Her mind went blank.
His body was hard and hot, pressing into every inch of her.
When he finally released her mouth, he didn't step
