Ash pulled hard on the reins of his emotions. Warning bells were blaring inside of him. He swept his hand down along Kella’s side, bracing most of his weight on his right hand. Her slight wince reminded him of the blows she received to her side and helped him regain a small fraction of his self-control.
It was several minutes later before he reluctantly released her lips. They were swollen and glistening. He closed his eyes and willed his body to listen to him.
“Damn girl, you are hot,” Ash murmured before he opened his eyes and pushed back up onto his haunches.
Kella blinked up at him, her eyes dazed and unfocused. “I am not hot. It is very cool in here,” she replied.
Ash chuckled and shook his head. He glanced over toward the curtained alcove when he heard Abeni release a series of s
