Elle
“I’m sorry I shouldn’t have told you that here,” he said. I could hear sadness and fear. “I promise you I won’t hurt you and I’ll only mark you when you’re ready and you want it.”
I nodded at him once and tried to control my heartbeat. Mental images of Everett breathing flames and lifting me into the cool night air swirled around with added embellishments of fangs grazing my neck and our bare bodies entangled in sweaty sheets. I felt a strange desire rise in me as I thought about him nuzzling my neck; kissing and licking all over; lightly dragging a fang across my collarbone. The thought was full of yearning desire and it eased the fear inside me. Everett felt me relax and his grip loosened.
“It’s okay,” I said a little breathless and my mouth dry. “Let’s just discuss that later t
