Astrid kissed her then, a subtle taste that tempted them both, skimming the edges of passion and suggesting a more savoring flavor. They did not wrap their arms around each other and their hands remained at their sides, yet the kiss continued, deepening and intoxicating.
Astrid relished the taste of her, and while she ached to touch Vevina, knew it would be a mistake. They would then wind up in bed for the next couple of hours, and she had duties to attend to, her brothers to speak with, warriors to command.
She reluctantly moved her mouth away from hers, resting her forehead to Vevina's. "I have matters to attend to."
"You certainly do," she said breathlessly.
"We can't do this now."
"Are you sure?" she asked with a disappointed sigh.
Astrid wanted to growl, grab her, and...
"I w
