She didn’t know what to make of her body’s warm flush. Nor the way his thumb caressed her arm. She said, “I mainly feel confused.” He laughed softly. “I won’t believe you’re that innocent.” His hand swept down the side of her body. “You do understand there’s pleasure in the act?” “I’ve gathered as much, yes. But if that’s the case, why doesn’t it sound more pleasant?” “Because the act of love is not civilized. It’s nature at its purest, most basic form. Primal and wild. You ought to understand a little, if you’ve ever . . .” She could all but hear his eyebrows shooting up. “Wait. Don’t tell me
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