Before I could respond, his lips met mine in a deep, slow kiss that stole what little breath I had left. His mouth moved against mine with aching tenderness before quickly deepening into something hungrier, more consuming. His fingers slid into my hair, cradling the back of my head as he tilted me closer. I melted into him, my hands fisting the front of his shirt. When we finally broke apart, both of us breathing hard, I pulled back and let out a soft, embarrassed laugh. His mouth was smeared with black—my lipstick completely transferred onto him in a messy, intimate streak across his lips and the corner of his mouth. He looked dazed, lips parted, eyes half-lidded and shining with pure affection. “Look at you,” I murmured, reaching up to touch the evidence of our kiss. “Next time, remind me not to wear lipstick if you’re going to kiss me like that.” Tarzan didn’t even glance away from my face. “Worth it,” he said, voice low and rough. I shook my head, smiling helplessly, and fi
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