Stubble prickled Evalynn's cheek as she pressed her lips against Kenni's. Her body trembled at the scent of his earthy aroma. His lips were salty yet somehow sweet, tasting vaguely like caramel. "How did you get here?" Evalynn asked, pulling her lips away from Kenni's momentarily for air. His thick hair was soft between her fingers and the feeling of his strong, taught arms holding her up warmed her core. "I got your letter," he replied, catching his own breath and pressing his forehead against hers. "As soon as I learned of what he was doing to you, I dropped everything." Evalynn ran her hands down Kenni's flexed back, memorizing the lines defining each muscle as he suckled on the side of her neck. She gave it willingly, tilting her head to the side, letting him taste as much of her as

