I raised aneyebrow. “I’ve hit a nerve, I see.”
He closed hiseyes briefly then met mine. “Yes, Blue Fang would allow you to resist me,Lennox. But I would really rather you not take it until we’re bound, becauseit’s absolutely killing my brother to be separated from Libby and I’m alreadyhalf-crazy with how in love I am with you, so the thought of you not feelingthe same would gut me.”
I tapped my palmagainst his chest. “Halfcrazy?”
His mouthtwitched as he obviously tried not to smile. “Are you implying otherwise, love?”
“Absolutelynot.” I rolled my eyes. “I would never disrespect myelders.”
Phineas burstout laughing, sliding his hand to my neck as he tugged me closer to him andsettled his lips against mine. I was so surprised by the kiss, I gasped, whichgave him further access to my mouth. His tongue slid against mine and I loopedmy arms around his neck, weaving my fingers into his hair as I deepened thekiss.
I couldn’t getenough.
Lennox?
What?
We need tostop.
I tugged on hishair.Why?
Because if wedon’t, I’m going to bind you here and now.
I reluctantlybroke the kiss and dropped my head to his chest, taking deep gulping breaths totry and keep myself from passing out.
His arms slidinto my hair, and he kissed the top of my head. “Sorry.”
“No, I get it,”I panted out. “I wasn’t expecting… well, this.”
“Aye.”
I raised my headand met his eyes. “Poor Liam.”
“Aye, love, poorLiam.”
“I won’t takeBlue Fang until we’re bound,” I promised, and Phin’s entire body seemed tounlock. “And I won’t ever withhold myself from you even after I do.”
“Thank you,sweetheart.”
“That doesn’tmean I’m not going to make you wait because I know I have a hundred morequestions I haven’t thought to ask.”
He smiled. “Iwouldn’t expect anything less. Like I said, when you’re ready.”
“Now, can youkiss me again without ravaging me?”
Phineaschuckled. “I’m sure I can give it my best effort.”
“Well, then doso, please.” I snapped my fingers. “Chop chop, I’m feeling neglected already.”
He lifted mehigh enough for me to wrap my legs around his waist as he kissed me andanchored me up against the wall.
Crap. Thiswasn’t a good idea.
It was youridea, sweetheart.
I squeezed hisshoulders.Okay, put me down.
He settled meback on my feet and we took a few minutes to catch our breath.
