She stretched under the hand, alerted when it stilled before petting her again. “You’re awake.” She blinked her eyes open to find Core staring at her while his hand glided over her back. Seeing him so close, the flecks of green in his large gray eyes like emeralds, brought her to immediate arousal. Without thinking about it, she transformed back into a woman, minus the clothes she’d been wearing. Core covered her without hesitation. He plastered his mouth over hers, his lips and tongue more potent than any wine. Even better, he wore no clothing, and the feel of his heavy erection against her belly was a sweet torment. He laughed under her mouth. “Yes, kina. The taste of you has only whetted my appetite. I did promise to show my appreciation, did I not?” She groaned and dragged her hands through his hair, then pulled him closer into the kiss. She licked at his lips and pushed her tongue into his mouth, loving the hard taste of her lover.
