Merritt’s lips moved from hers to her jaw, and those spikes intensified. She felt as though she’d skated miles around that pond. He kissed below her ear. “Merritt.” She was alarmed at how breathy her voice sounded. At how titillating his administrations to her were becoming. “Hm?” He pressed his lips to her neck, and her body jumped to life, sending her thoughts into very indecent places cloaked in shadow.

