The golden dragon remained exactly where he was, making no move to touch any of the more dangerous places his hands clearly wanted to go. Instead, he simply looked at the mirror, quietly taking in the reflection of Riley's naked body.
Very slowly.
And Kael didn't bother pretending otherwise.
The golden dragon looked his mate over openly, his gaze moving slowly from Riley's throat all the way down to his toes. There was nothing casual about it. His eyes lingered, heavy and unblinking, making sure Riley saw exactly how those golden irises devoured him through the reflection.
It quickly turned into a quiet battle of wills.
Wherever Kael's gaze settled, Riley felt it like a phantom touch along his skin.
His body reacted instinctively to the shared desire that flowed through their bond, the connection between them amplifying every little reaction. Through it, Riley could also feel something else from Kael that was almost overwhelming in its weight.
Adoration.
