He breathed out against her skin, trying to keep his breath steady. Her fingers in his hair caused a shiver to run up his spine. He squeezed his eyes closed and nuzzled against her again.

Maybe he could just kiss her for awhile and then take a cold shower like he usually did. It would be easy and safe, but it wasn't what he wanted.

In the end, the only words he managed to get out were barely audible. "I'm afraid."