Ash chuckled, “Let me see the bruises.” I pulled off my sweater with a smile. “See no bruises.” He traced his fingers lightly down my arms, making me gasp. “Liar,” he whispered hoarsely. I barely noticed them anymore but this was Ash. He noticed everything when it came to me. He lifted my right hand and kissed my wrist and then he pulled me closer and trailed kisses on my left arm. “Do they still hurt?” I bit my lips shut to keep the moan in. All I could do was shake my head. He reached up and kissed my lips, “Where else do you have them?” I kissed him back impatiently as I unbuttoned his shirt. “Why not explore and find out?” He placed one hand on the back of my head and held me in place. Then he put his hand up my shirt and stroked my back with his warm hand. “This time, I prom

