Our lips almost touched. Hendry's gaze dropped to my mouth, and he tilted his head toward them as if he might capture them with his. When he didn't, I darted my tongue out and traced beneath his lower lip, just for a taste that only made me want him more. I swallowed at the hunger flaring hot in his eyes, fueling something just as powerful inside me. My erratic pulse throbbed, melting need between my legs.

His lips crashed against mine, his hands cradling my face while his body ...