Deirdre was bewildered. His kiss came in so strongly, passionately, and hungrily that it felt like he had swallowed the air around and between them. All she could smell was pheromones—his. They were all over her, and yet… she did not necessarily hate it.

His fingers were usually cold, but they were set alight the moment they grazed her skin. Flames spread across her body.

“M-Mm…” She let out a moan.

Brendan stiffened for a moment. Then suddenly, he amplified his strength, putting so much for