Accidentally Claimed
Shadow smiled against her skin, a slow, devastating, and entirely gentle smile.
“You don’t have to be ready tonight,” he whispered. “Just willing. And you already are.”
He turned her in his arms, guiding her gently until she faced him, the moonlight painting silver along her cheekbones. He cupped her face, his thumbs stroking lightly along her jaw.
“You’re shaking,” Shadow noted softly, his voice full of concern, yet underlaid with satisfaction.
“You’re overwhelming,” Ruby countered, her voice trembling but honest.