“f**k, you're so hot when you talk dirty.” He leans into me and I grin, “Can I kiss you right now?” My grin widens, Clifford always asks me if it's okay to hug me or kiss me to ensure I don't get uncomfortable and I appreciate it because sometimes I don't feel like shaking hands or talking. I appreciate the consideration and patience he has with me but it doesn't make me forget, he is borrowed. Soon he will go back to his mate and I'll be stuck here with mine. I want to kiss him but it would be disrespectful to Adrian as Alpha, kissing another man in his house. I toss the lid he placed in my hand and use the now vacant hand to caress Clifford's arm with a grin. “I love that you always ask.” I whisper, “But you can't kiss me here.” “Why?” He breathes. The sound of someone clearing the

