Kade

It was like time froze when I caught Esmeralda in my large arms as she was about to crash on the floor in a thud.

Like a flash of light, I scooped her small body in my hands like it was nothing and she clung to my neck, holding it dearly as if her life depended on it.

Tempted to let out a soft purr as the closeness started to have a strong effect on me, I swallowed hard, fighting for a reasonable amount of self-control as my hands clenched and unclenched on her slim waist.

Tyson wasn't helping matters too as he urged me to flip her onto...