stinct, a single, convulsive swal

d in his eyes. He grabbed the back of her head, his fingers

poison ivy, deepening the kiss w

ck, pressed against her palms, began to slacken. His push against h

h cut through her fear. She used his disorientation, pushing against his che

s furrowed, his lips parted slightly. His breathing was ragged, each inhale seeming to draw in more of her scent. A sound rumbled in his chest, a low, guttural groan

the inner pocket of his suit jacket, fumbling for a wa

rmth of his chest. A jolt, unwanted and

felt like a silk pocket square, his han

but burning with a strange, crimson light. He s

heart seized. Her other hand moved

, off-balance, until she was sprawled against his chest. He

is hot lips moving against the frantic pulse i

ado

years, was like a bucket of ice water dumped

e, but his arms were like steel bands.

, reversing their positions in an instant. She was now pi

er was gone, replaced by a raw, desperate hunger that terrified her more

, pressed against his chest. She could feel his heart hammering

ered against her ear, his voice thick and sl

leaded. "Stay. This

wounds. An acidic burn rose in her throat. Tears pricked the back o

is hospital bed, flashed in her mind. The t

no longer pushing against him, began a slow, treacherous journey downward. They slid ov

he cold, hard metal

The sound was unnaturally loud in the