He turned to the side, pulled her flush against his body, and wrapped both arms around her. “Please tell me if I ever scare you.”

“You’ve never scared me. You’re the only person I’ve ever felt safe with.”

God, she had no idea how much that meant to him. “Good, because I’d never let anything happen to you.” He pressed his lips to her forehead.

“I want to be with you forever,” she whispered.

He used his finger to tip her head up. “I want that, too.”

They stared at each other for a long moment.

“Is it okay if I kiss you?” he asked.

“Yes. I’ve waited for you to kiss me for a long time.”

“Next time, come to me and just ask.”

She nodded and closed her eyes.

He pressed his lips against hers gently, not tasting her yet but letting her get the feel of him. “How are you doing?”

“I want more.”

He grinned. “Damn, I do, too.” His head dipped again, and this time, he pushed her mouth open and slipped his tongue inside, making them groan.

She mewled in need, which made his cock harden, and his body tightened with a fiery surge of lust.

He lifted his head and groaned at the look of rapture on her face. “You’re so beautiful.”

Her eyes fluttered open. “You make me feel that way.”

He lay his forehead against hers. “I hope I always do.”