She was drunk and like always, alcohol made her talk too much. But Kai made it easy because he never talked. He just listened. And he held her. God, she loved the way he held her. Like she was an expensive treasure, delicate but not fragile. She tipped her head up and nuzzled his neck. His skin was warm and when she followed with her lips, he growled. She stepped closer, pushing him against the brick behind him. His fingers flexed on her hips as her tongue trailed up to his ear. His hard-on pressed into her belly, at least as much as she could feel through the layers of cotton and elastic, which was a horrible reminder that she couldn’t take this too far. Her body wasn’t ready. Oh, yes I am, it argued. With his hands firmly at her hips, Kai pushed her away. “Stop.” She tried not to be hurt that he pushed her away. She knew he was attracted to her. “You don’t have to use your body in order to not be alone.” “What?” His hand came up and cradled her jaw. “Not like this.
