Lexi's POV "I want you to kiss me," I said with a firm resolution. He paused, obviously surprised. I saw him gulp before he proceeded to do as I had asked. His kiss was careful and shallow. I could tell it was filled with restraint. This had happened multiple times before. He would pull away because he thought I wasn't ready, even when it made him uncomfortable which was very unfair to him. As expected, he pulled away again but I captured his lips fiercely, kissing him fast and hard while his entire body went still. Determined not to give up, I continued kissing him, slipping my tongue into his mouth and nibbling on his lips and tongue. "Lexi," he groaned, his breath ragged from holding himself back. I stared into his eyes and his gray orbs were darkly hooded with desire and lust. "Why

