Chapter Twenty-three

He gripped my waist and lifted me, leading us to the bed and laying me softly on the bed while his mouth remained glued to mine. Oh god....he tasted even more than I had imagined, honey and coffee with a bit scent of blood. Addictive. His mouth absorbed my moan as my hands winded themselves around his neck. I hooked my legs around his waist, pulling him impossibly closer. We were crushed against each other yet I felt I couldn't get close enough.

There was nothing awkward about the kiss. It was nothing like my kiss with Denver. It was wild and feral. My pent-up desire and passion exploded into a euphoric wave that traveled all over my body. It was like we were starving for each other.

A growl rumbled deep from his chest as his finger delved into my hair. His hand gripped the back of my neck and he used it to control and angle my neck. His other hand grazed down my silk-covered back and then traveled to my now-exposed thigh as my dress was ridden up. Goosebumps bloomed across my skin an