Chapter 162

He didn't give her a moment to hesitate. Like a spark hitting dry grass, everything ignited in seconds. Their lips and tongues tangled, urgent and desperate, like two people who hadn’t felt water in days under the desert sun. Her arms wrapped around his neck. He cupped the back of her head, deepening the kiss until it felt like he was going to swallow her whole. Claire's heart was pounding like crazy. Her hand slid up his chest, fingers brushing over his collarbone and tugging down the black robe draped over his shoulders. She traced the curve of his back muscles, slowly moving down to his waist, then slipping to the front, bold enough to explore his abs like she was discovering a new land. Crap. She gasped. Almost bit his tongue in the process. Then, her wandering hand was suddenly caught and pinned against the pillow by him. He pulled back just a little, his eyes dark and intense, filled with raw desire. She blinked open slightly dazed eyes. They stared at each other in silence. Then