For a heartbeat, Elise thought he might push her hand away. But his body spoke otherwise, as it already got hard beneath her palm.

She lifted her gaze, meeting his dark, smoldering eyes.

“And if I want to start it?” she asked softly, her lips tilting into the faintest, daring smile.

Alejandro’s jaw tightened, his breath hissing out slowly as though struggling to cage himself. “Then be ready to finish it,” he let out.

Every aura in his voice should chase her away, but she stayed back, wanting to see it to the end.

Her fingers curled, teasing along his length until his control snapped. With a low curse, he...