The moment she gave him permission, Damian leaned in, raining a slow shower of kisses that trailed from her jawline down the sensitive column of her neck. His hand shifted, resting over her bosom to knead the soft flesh with a tender pressure that drew a sudden gasp from her throat.
"Mmm."
A soft, broken moan escaped her lips. She bit her lower lip instantly to stifle the sound, overwhelmed by the fierce heat melting through her core.
Her pulse raced as the reality of the moment settled over her. Were they truly to consummate their bond tonight? Though she had known the duties and expectations of the marriage bed in theory, the sudden, simmering depth of their shared desire left her breathless and acutely nervous.
Every time his heavy palms roamed further over her skin, a sharp shiver ran down her spine, leaving a trail of goosebumps in their wake.
