Markus felt his heart hammering against his rib cage like a caged beast, each beat calling out his hunger for the woman who now stood before him. Stinger inside him was already alert, and he could feel him on the surface waiting in anticipation. "Kaia," he began, his voice gentle yet filled with anticipation. "Are you sure about this?" She nodded, her eyes never leaving his. "Yes, Markus. I can't stop thinking about you. About us." He took a step closer, his hand reaching out to caress her cheek. "Kaia, I want you to know that we can take this as slow as you need. I'm here for you, no matter what. I don't want you to feel rushed." "I want this Markus, I want you ... all of you." she whispered in a shy voice, while her cheeks were a bright red with embarrassment. Markus lifted her hea

