“So it is a sex thing.” My ears twitched madly. “N-not necessarily… sex. It is a way to show romantic affection. You… you press your mouths together.” Lyri was staring at me blankly. “Why?” “Because it feels very nice.” My tone was prim to mask my embarrassment. “And you also… rub your tongues together. Which also feels…”—I swallowed thickly—“very nice.” “Tongues?” That roused Lyri’s interest. He perked up in his seat, side-eyeing Gryf by the door, then called, “Gryf, show me your tongue.” My face flamed with heat, and I kept facing forward so I wouldn’t have to see my brother’s guard sticking
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