Page 57 of Demon Shock

“Are you still hungry?” he asked.

“Not for food. I think I’d like to pick up where we left off.”

I stood on my toes, wrapped my arms around his shoulders, and kissed him to ensure he understood.

He groaned and picked me up, gripping my legs as he wrapped them around his waist. The hint of aggression spiked my libido, and I deepened the kiss. I thought he was going to drop me at the first touch of my tongue against his and squeaked into his mouth as he stumbled a step. His hold tightened, and my back pressed against the wall a second later.

Any hint of hesitation on his part vanished. He kissed me hungrily, devouring my mouth in a way that I’d never experienced yet absolutely loved. When he broke away to kiss and nibble my neck, I clung to his shoulders and let him have his way.

The wall behind me vanished. Before I could question it, his hand slid further under my thigh, and his fingers stroked my center over my jeans.

Need shot straight through me. Need to get undressed. Need to kiss him more. Touch him.

I was panting with need.

How long had it been since I’d had sex?

Too long. Way too long.

I needed him now.

My back hit a mattress, and his mouth left my neck. He leaned back and searched my gaze.

“What are you looking for?” I asked.

“Permission.”

How could one simple word make me want to rock his world so badly?

“Get naked, Gyrik,” I said, pushing him off of me enough to tug at my shirt.

He blinked at me as he pulled my shirt off, and I paused, breathing hard and questioning whether I’d read the situation wrong.

“Sex. Yes or no?”

“Yes.”

“Then move so I can get naked too.”

He had my pants and underwear off before I even felt his hands on me.

Then he paused again, staringthere.

I’d shaved a few days ago, so I knew it wasn’t a complete jungle, but the way he stared unblinkingly at it made me a little self-conscious.

“Uh, I think I’ll take a shower first,” I said.

I rolled off the bed and made it two steps before he picked me up from behind.

“I’ll help you,” he said against my neck, once more kissing me there.

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

GYRIK

Ava tilted her head,giving me more access to her neck. It gave me hope that she hadn’t changed her mind.

I knew I’d upset her enough that she’d wanted to run, but I didn’t know how. It was too late for running, though. She’d asked me to live with her…asked if she could kiss me.

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