“I know this is all very new for you, so for tonight, and a few sessions after, I won’t be touching you,” he continued. “You need to know I can maintain control and respect your boundaries, and I find it best to establish that by keeping some distance.” Ivy ignored the disappointed drop of her stomach. “You’ve already touched me, though.” His intensely dark eyes sparkled. “But that wasn’t while I was feeding from you,” he said. “And after having the littlest taste of you at dinner that night, I know this is the best option for both of us.”

