Chapter 5
Lauren
I stroked Rye's back, my fingers traveling the ridges alongside his spine. His body was so powerfully made. Power contained, power released. The power to bring me unimaginable pleasure. He lay splayed on top of me, and as good as it felt, I knew I might black out if we kept that position for too long.
"Rye," I whispered. "Wake up."
He grunted and raised his head. He must have fallen asleep, because a look of horror crossed his face when he realized where he was. He rolled off me with a suction-pop of slick skin.
"I'm sorry," he said hoarsely. "I didn't crush you, did I?"
"No, I'm fine. I might not notice even if you did. I think I'm in another world right now."
"I know what you mean." He moved onto his back and let his arms fall open to the side. "What the f**k was
