Caz I was across the room in a blink. “Oh, baby,” I whispered, kneeling in front of her. My hands cupped her face, feeling the feverish heat radiating off her skin. “You’re burning up.” She whimpered and leaned into me, trying to press her body to mine. “I can’t think,” she gasped. “I can’t breathe. It hurts—Caz, please, I need—” I caught her lips in a brutal kiss, her desperation feeding mine. Her hands clawed at my back. She was already naked, glistening and soft, and so goddamn hot I could barely keep from thrusting into her right there. Angelus growled low in my chest. Mate. Now. But I forced myself to slow. To think. “This isn’t going to be enough,” I said, panting against her mouth. “You’re in full heat, Taryn. One time won’t stop it. It’ll just take the edge off.” “I don’t

