I touch Kai and my world stills. All of my focus, energy, everything becomes hers. I’ve claimed her as mine, but I am just as easily hers. I’m captivated and engrossed in her body. And I would worship at her feet for a chance to be with her. Despite my desire that grows more restless in my body with each passing second, my lust isn’t my focus. My body may be hard and growing harder having her in my clutches. But the calmness on her face covering the pain that was there a moment ago is what has me fascinated. I shouldn’t be able to calm her. She should tremble every time I touch her. But it seems after I gave her my mother’s ring, giving her security for the rest of her life, she no longer feels panic at my touch. By protecting her, I gave up my greatest strength against her. I ca