Nikolas planted his lips on her soft neck as he trailed soft, gentle kisses across her skin, setting her up as he ignited every flame smoldering beneath her body.
"Urgh," Selene let out a long, breathy moan, the sound shooting straight right down his spine. With one swift movement of his hand, he quickly turned her to face him.
He caught it for a second, just one tiny flicker of a minute. That same look.
The fear mixed with sadness that glimmered in her eyes always seemed to surface across her gaze whenever they talked.
The strong glimpse of her pulling herself inward, building up the wall, immediately retreating. But it vanished before he could make sure of it.
He shook his head, pushing the thought away. He had promised himself not to push her anymore,to always give her space, no matter how much it cost or hurt him.
