She blinked and opened her eyes fully to see glimpses of a very bright day outside. She tilted her head back to glance at the clock on the nightstand. Noon. Wow. She was about to jump out of bed, but a steely arm imprisoned her. She skimmed the arm with her fingers, smiling as she recognized the hand. Pax. She slid back under the covers and wriggled against him, backing into one sizeable erection. “It’s part of the territory, darlin’,” he whispered as he nuzzled her neck, planting kisses against her nape until she broke out in delicious goose bumps. “Is that right?” “Yeah. Happens every morning I wake up against a beautiful ass like yours.” “Huh. So you’re saying I’m not special?” He smoothed his hand over the curve of her hip and slipped his shaft between her thighs. “Oh, I’d say you’re pretty damn special.” Desire sparked hot as languid sleep faded instantly. She reached behind her to cup his neck. “Why don’t you show me how much?” “Grab a condom and I will.”
