“Wh-what?” I stammer, staring into his hypnotic liquid silver eyes. “I know I tend to underestimate you as a human, but I’m very certain your hearing is perfectly fine,” he says with a sly smirk. “Hardy-har-har,” I say sarcastically. “Everything I said didn’t mean we have to have s*x now, I’m okay waiting if it’s what you want.” He places his large finger on my lips to silence me, making them burn pleasurably as a warm smile peeks out through his snow-white beard. “I’ve wanted you since the night I saw you in that club and every night since. Not giving in to my desire for you has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I liken it to torture.” I chuckle and place a tender kiss against his finger. “It’s been torture for me too.” “Are you implying my tongue hasn’t been sufficient?” He lea