He bent, taking her lips in a fierce kiss. Punishing her for bringing him to such a place, for daring to control him in an environment where she could come alive while he would be forced to stalk the shadows.

She was warm and willing beneath him, trusting him to take care of her, to not let her fall backwards.

"You need to learn," he growled against her lips.

"What?" she asked confused.

He held her tightly, feeling the press of her rounded thighs beneath ...