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He leads us off the trail, ducking vines and massive leaves. The jungle swallows us deeper, curtained in primordial shadows. Our breaths and footsteps seem deafening amidst the buzzing song of insects.

Finally, we creep into a sun-dappled clearing. High above in the emerald canopy, a troop of lanky spider monkeys swing acrobatically from branch to branch. Their haunting cries pierce the heavy air as they tumble and play, unaware of their enthralled audience below.

Kat clasps my arm, gaze fixed overhead. "Extraordinary," she whispers reverently. In the dappled light, she looks every bit a jungle goddess herself.

Unable to resist, I brush my fingers along her jaw to tilt her face towards mine. Her lips part, eyes searching mine with sudden longing. This time, nothing is here to stop me from exploring whatever this is.

I lean in, my heart thundering like the wildness surrounding us.

"Kat..." Her name spills like a prayer from my lips as I lean in closer still, my intentions clear. Our guide has drifted ahead, leaving us sheltered in this hidden oasis. There will be no interruptions now.

Kat's fingers trail feather-light over my jaw, green eyes darkening like the rainforest depths. Just before our lips meet, she murmurs, "This isn't very professional." It’s weak–a half-hearted attempt at keeping things distant.

A low growl rumbles in my chest. "I've never been very good at professionalism."

With that, I capture her lips in a blistering kiss, pent-up longing spilling forth unrestrained. Kat melts against me instantly with a muffled moan, her fingers tangling in my hair. "Emrys..." She gasps my name when we finally break for air, lips kiss-swollen and cheeks endearingly flushed. Her sea-glass eyes smolder up at me, stirring the primal beast within.

I trail a calloused hand down her slender throat, voice gravelly with desire. "Tell me no."

She shivers, lips curving in a siren's smile. "I can’t.” The challenge is clear, her gaze dancing recklessly.

A rumble vibrates through me at her boldness.

I kiss her again, more fervently than before, unleashing all the untamed need I've kept leashed in her presence until now. Kathryn arches into me, meeting my fire with her own, grinding her hips into me as I press her against the rough bark of a tree. Her nails claw at my back, dragging my shirt up my torso, and I lean back enough to shirk it from my body completely.

Our movements are fervent and jerky as our lips meet again. My cock is rock solid, pulsing with anticipation as her core grinds against it, begging to be filled. Every inch of me is urging me to fulfill her unspoken demands.

Right as I move to the buttons of her shorts, a thunderous roar shatters the heavy air. We spring apart as an answering shriek follows, far too close for comfort.

Our guide comes crashing back towards us, face tight with urgency. "Mother jaguar nearby. We need to move. Now!"

The spell broken, we scramble to follow him through the tangled undergrowth, and I snatch up my shirt as I go. Branches lash at us as we run, my senses straining for any hint of pursuit. My heart hammers against my ribs, fear sinking its claws in.

Somewhere behind us, the jaguar roars again, enraged at our intrusion. Kat pales but doesn't falter, determination steeling her delicate features. She meets my gaze as we run, a hint of rueful humor lurking there. I'm reminded again of her resilient spirit, rising to meet any challenge.

"Seems we got more adventure than we bargained for," she pants, ducking a low-hanging vine. Despite the danger, her irrepressible daring attitude to life refuses to be dimmed. Even now, disheveled and flushed, she somehow manages to spark my interest.

I want to answer, to lighten her mood further, but my focus narrows to the trail ahead and the sound of terrifying roars behind. All thought is consumed by the need to get Kat to safety. I’d hate myself if my impulsive actions put her at risk.

We burst from the trees and back into blinding sunlight, chests heaving. Our guide scans the treeline warily as the staff rushes forward in concern and I throw my shirt back on. Relief leaves me lightheaded and I gather Kat close.

She ducks her head, cheeks endearingly pink as she avoids meeting my gaze, shyness overtaking her boldness. I tilt her chin up gently, unable to resist stealing one more searing kiss, uncaring of the many eyes around us that now bear witness. She melts beautifully against me, submitting to the moment.

When I pull away, her eyes remain closed a beat longer. I ache to rekindle the fire, but temper the urge. "No regrets?" I ask lightly, watching her closely.

Her lips curve, eyes dancing up at me warmly. "Not one." My relief is palpable.

I lace her delicate fingers through mine, bringing her hand to my lips. "Good. I don't think I’m quite done with you yet."

A teasing gleam enters her gaze. "Is that a promise or a threat?"

I meet her stare head-on, desire already stirring hotly once more. "Both."

Kat's eyes widen, turquoise depths darkening. She worries her lower lip between pearly teeth and I barely restrain the urge to kiss her senseless all over again.

Our moment in the sunlight was lost today. But the darkness won't hold us for long. This wildness between us cannot be tamed or denied. And soon, we will finish what we began in the shadows.

The staff fusses over us for far too long, checking us for injuries and profusely apologizing. Kathryn insists they shouldn't worry, she's not going to sue them or anything like that. She explains that those are just the risks you run when going on adventures out in nature. The jaguar was merely doing its job protecting its young.

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