I gasped as Loki’s scent filled my nose and his warm, soft lips urged me to open up to him. My defenses crumbled and I brought my arms around his neck. After everything, his touch was a comfort I hadn’t known I was missing.

Hungrily, Loki nipped at my lower lip, spurned on by me not pulling away. He tightened his arms around my waist, pulling my body flush against him. I whimpered slightly as heat rolled off of him, enveloping me.

“Please, stay,” Loki murmured against ...