But he heard me coming, and turned around with the door open, facing me with a little surprise. “You want something?” “To say good-bye.” I stepped into him, and kissed him hesitantly. Lash pulled me close in an instant, and kissed me back hungrily, his mouth moving on mine. Then he drew back from me, an intent look in his eyes. “Why’d you kiss me?” he asked, curious. “I felt like it.” My response was defiant, though I was smiling. “There anything else you feel like doing?” he asked with a grin. “Maybe,” I said, grinning back, and leaned into him to kiss him again. He held me away from him, his hands clasping my wrists gently. “You know I’m snake,” he cautioned. His forked tongue darted out to scent the air. “And you’re human. You really want me wriggling around inside you, Sun?” I shivered when he said it like that. But it had been a long time for me, and I just didn’t care that he wasn’t human. I wanted to feel loved, just for a while. “Yes.”
