I’d thought he’d want more from me. After lying next to me and sharing that vulnerable moment, I’d thought he’d want to consummate that peace.
But instead, he’s leaving?
“Vanquish?” My voice made him pause with his foot on the top rung.
“Yes, Vanna.”
I slid off the bed and ran around it to catch him near the stairs. Bracing his cheeks in my palms I kissed him. Taking his smooth lips and savoring the passionate feel of his response.
Without breaking the kiss, he stepped off the ladder to embrace me. Deepening the kiss. And standing over me I realized how much taller he was and how I had to stand on my toes to reach him.
“Make love to me?” I asked. Somehow the fact that he hadn’t pursued it made me want him all the more.
“No, Vanna.”
I reared back as though he’d punched
