"Lie back down, Lucy," Kain ordered her, but very softly, sounding more like a plea than a command.

She blinked, trying to see if she was dreaming. She was going to pinch herself, but Kyle stole the moment to kiss her cheek softly.

Then, her lips. He was so gentle and generous with his kiss, like he respected her, yet desired her. It made her brain twitch in confusion, and she asked herself what he really wanted from her.

She trembled, her fists clenched at her sides, with her body rigid and hot. She was steaming up and wasn't even in heat.

Her lips moved in accordance, eyes shut as...