Althea leaned in, kissing him slowly, deep, unhurried while her fingers sliding into his hair.

Gavriel kissed her back with a hunger that made her body tremble, his hands roaming up her spine, pulling her closer as if he needed her warmth to stay sane.

She shifted her hips once more, letting him feel how ready she was. He groaned into her mouth, one hand gripping her hip while the other guided her just enough for her to slowly sink onto him.

A soft, helpless sound escaped her as he filled ...