*Hermes POV*

I nuzzled storm's throat, whispering to her to awaken. I caught her first breath in my mouth, took it into my lungs and held it there, feeling her heart flutter against my hand. She sighed, a soft sound of love that made my heart weak. The pads of her finger trailed over my chest, a wisp of movement so light it felt like the flutter of wings, yet it seems like she burned her brand forever in my skin. Her fresh scent rose up to torment me, to tease my sense and harden my body.

Storm's long lashes lifted and her brilliant green gaze stared into mine, darkened...