Kolton's words sent heat flooding through Kimi's face, painting her cheeks a deep crimson. The intensity in his voice made her pulse quicken as she instinctively ducked her head, overwhelmed by the raw desire she heard there.
His fingers found her chin, tilting her face back toward his. When their lips met, the kiss was tender and sweet, a stark contrast to the hunger she could feel radiating from his body as he leaned back against the door. His touch was careful, almost reverent, as if he were memorizing the moment.
When they finally broke apart, his dark eyes searched hers with an intensity that made her breath catch.
"I'm being gentle now because I won't be able to hold back much longer," he murmured against her lips, his voice rough with barely contained need.
