She gulps, but there’s some defiance in her eyes. The sight warms my blood.
“Is that a promise?”
I chuckle darkly, A thrill shooting through me at her words.
Reluctantly, I stay still, every inch of me wanting to reach for her and devour her. To finally figure out exactly how those full perfect lips taste. They taunt me with her every breath. I want to ruin them, bite down on them and suck until all she feels is that painful pleasure.
But I also want her comfortable enough to make the first move.
The room is silent, the only thing I can hear is our breaths mingling together.
“What are you waiting for?” she asks, eyes hazy with desire.
“I’m waiting for you.”
“To do what?”
“Start with a kiss, little siren,” I grunt.
“Are you usually this passive, or am I special?”
“I’m trying not to freak you out. We’re going at your own pace.”
She bites down on her bottom lip and the lust within me threatens to boil over.
“No, I want you to take charge. Do whatever you’d like Rafaelle.”
The laugh that escapes me is rough, “You have a habit of using words that put you in trouble, little siren.”
“I’m not afraid of a little challenge,” she whispers, and it’s that soft exhale and those eyes.
I yank her even closer before leaning down to fuse our lips together.
The second my lips meet hers, I know without a doubt that this woman will ruin me. I feel it within me, intimately, instinctively.
And in that moment, I make a decision to prevent it at all costs.
Whatever pull this is towards her ends after tonight. I’ll sink my teeth into her and leave marks that’ll fade after a few days.
And when they do, this encounter, this association will be nothing but dust in our memories.
I refuse to cede any of my power or control.
CHAPTER FIVE
LILIANA
As soon as Rafaelle pulls my mouth to his, heat erupts within me, licking at every cell in my body.
I thought I knew kissing. It’s supposed to be simple. Two lips coming together. You press, you suck, you lick and sometimes it feels good. Other times, you can’t wait for it to stop.
This kiss though, right now with Rafaelle? It feels exciting and new and wonderful. And I never want it to stop. I melt into his rough hold, getting lost in the hot glide of his mouth against mine. He kisses exactly how I thought he would, taking all that he wants from me and more.
I’m pushed against his body, feeling every hard edge of him. My hands slide over his huge tattooed arms before getting to his nape. I run a hand through his thick hair, wondering how it can feel so soft.
A moan escapes me when his tongue glides against mine. It’s raw and leaves me with nothing but unadulterated want. Every doubt, every fear flies out the window. All I want is here and now. All I need is to feel him within my skin.
He pushes me even closer and my nipples tighten as they brush against his chest, sending sparks straight to my core. Ihum against his mouth and he groans low in his throat, pulling my bottom lip between his teeth.
