Chapter 109

I lean the last gap and kiss him instead, boldly and confidently. Sure this is what he wants from me. Softly, with purpose, I have no thoughts about what I intend to do next, only that every part of me is screaming to do it.

His hand is still on my jaw and throat, and then his mouth devours mine. All it took was that one movement from me, and he kisses me back. Softly, exploratory, gentle caressing lips and mouths, probing of tongue. His hands move to my hair and sweep it back out of his way; he has no intention of pulling back this time. He angles in so his nose brushes mine, then grazes my cheek as he tilts more. His mouth parts my lips, and his tongue softly caresses mine. Our faces are pushed together so we can stay locked in a passionate embrace, as close as is humanly possible. My insides explode with a million sensations, from tingles to waves, emotionally and physically responding to him on every level. This feels as natural as breathing, only erupting in so many good