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With lids still shut tight, she held her trembling lips to mine. That wouldn’t do.

“Open your eyes, beautiful,” I whispered against her mouth. She complied. “There’s nothing to be anxious about.” I cupped her jaw and delivered another soft kiss. “It’s just you and me trying something new.” And again. “No expectations.” Once more. “Just do whatever feels right.”

The next time our lips met, I pressed more firmly against hers. Hunger flared in Sage’s eyes. A small moan escaped her, and her arms went around my neck.Fuck.Her sudden eagerness made my dick strain against my jeans and sent my pulse racing.

Sage shifted closer and surprised the hell out of me when her tongue darted out and traced along my bottom lip. My hand fisted her hair, pulling her in as our lips parted and finally,finally, I got to taste her. I’d never known anything sweeter in my life.

I wasn’t sure how long we stayed like that, delving, exploring, devouring each other. It could’ve been a minute; it could’ve been an hour. Time had lost all meaning.

I wanted her closer, and I had the urge to lay her out on the bed and wrap her legs around me. But if I had her pinned under me right now, I’d rut against her like an animal. My cock was harder than I could ever recall.

With the few functioning brain cells I had, I swore not to push this too far. This was a huge step for Sage. I didn’t want to screw it up.

So I resisted telling her how incredible this was and how much I wanted her naked and under me so I could remedy her overthinking mind for considerably longer than just this kiss. Instead, I let her control the pace. The amount of restraint required should’ve earned me a medal.

All I knew was I wantedmore.Even if I had it, it might never be enough.