Without a second thought, she licked her dry lips. Davydov's eyes turned black. Not a hint of pupils. The reaction of his own body was dumbfounded. Pleasant languor spread in the lower abdomen, making it difficult to think sensibly.

- Yes? the man said hoarsely, keeping an eye on her mouth.

- I want you…

He pulled her close, tightly squeezing her in his arms.

— Be bolder! What do you want?

On the third attempt, I finished the sentence:

- I want to help you!

Pause.

- How?

"Why is his face so close?"

He seared her skin with hot breath.

It was hard to pull myself together.

However…...