Hunter's POV

She settled back against the pillows, legs falling open for me, and something in my chest cracked wide. I positioned myself between her thighs, lowering my body over hers slowly, giving her time. When I kissed her this time, I took my time with it, deep, slow, like I was trying to memorize the taste of her mouth, the way she softened beneath me.

"I'm going to make this good for you," I said against her lips, meaning every word. My voice came out rougher than I intended. "But you ...