Lessons in Love

[Slate]

She is quivering beneath my fingertips and I want nothing more than to follow her request, to make love to her all night if she wanted.

But this is her first time. Her first time should be special. Not like this.

“Hyacinth,” I run a hand down the side of her body, petting her like I would to calm a stressed wolf. She responds to my touch as only a mate might, arching her back as the tingles running through her body brings her joy. She is so lovely. Goddess, she is so beautiful. I want her so badly that my soul aches with the need to touch her, to join with her completely.

“Are you sure you want this?” I check again. I don't want to take something she is not ready to give.

“Yes,” she repeats, her face twisted in confusion. “Why do you keep asking? Don’t you want to? I mean…”

“You dolt!” Sage is screaming at me inside my head. “Kiss her!”

“She’s terrified,” I explain to my impatient wolf. “I want her to be comfortable and this…this doesn’t feel right.”

‘Maybe she’s so uncom