Chapter 36Kai
A whirlwind of emotions rushes through me—remnants of anger toward Jonah, a simmering rage at the faceless homophobes who attacked Toby, and the lingering panic from my encounter with Franklin. But overpowering all of that, bit by bit, is something deeper: the undeniable pull of love and desire sparked by Toby’s words and the look in his eyes.
Lust has glazed over them, and they shift down to my mouth. I slowly lick my upper lip, hoping he’ll see it as an invitation to lean in and kiss me. His gaze latches onto my tongue, recognizing my intentions, and he accepts by leaning in and pressing his lips against mine. His arms wrap around my waist, keeping me in place as he kisses me, betraying that his body needs to feel every inch of mine against his. With his lips fully agains
