His hand lowers to the small of my back, and he dips his head. His lips to my ear, he whispers, “I’m not going anywhere.” He pauses, an extended one that stops my pulse. “Lil…how aroused are you?” He would’ve checked without asking if we were alone. I flush and tilt my chin up. I whisper quickly, “I’m only aroused by you.” His face sharpens and he says, “Shhh.”
