I barely had time to snarl before Mathias stepped in, voice calm but final. “Stop.” We all froze. Mathias looked down at Letty, and all our gazes followed his. She was limp in my arms, eyes half-lidded, lashes fluttering like she was fighting to stay awake. Her breathing was soft and slow now, cheeks flushed, body boneless and glowing with that post-orgasm haze. “She needs rest,” Mathias said quietly. “Look at her. She’s seconds from falling asleep right here.” I glanced down. He was right. I had lost control for a second, considering this was her first time, she pulled through. Letty’s head lolled against my chest, a tiny, exhausted smile on her lips as her eyes drifted shut completely. My chest tightened with something warm and protective. I pulled her closer, tucking her agai

