playlist: Erotica (Madonna)

Brielle

I am still panting, trying to slow my breathing. My thumping heart and my thoughts are in wild disarray —Wow, that was astounding.

I open my eyes, and he has his forehead pressed against mine, his eyes closed, his breathing ragged. Jace's eyes flicker open and gaze down at me, dark but soft. He's still inside me. Leaning down, he gently presses a kiss against my forehead then slowly pulls out of me.

"Ooh." I wince at the unfamiliarity.

"Did I hurt you?" Jace asks as he lies down beside me, propped on one elbow. He tucks a stray strand of my hair behind my ear,...