Chapter 625. Distraction
"Right now?" Mauve asked, a mix of horror and excitement in her voice.
"Yes. I could certainly use the distraction," Jael’s voice dropped.
"Was it that bad?" She asked, her brows furrowing at the change in his tone.
"You could say that," he responded. "But enough talk," he said, bringing his face closer to hers.
Jael leaned in, his breath warm against her cheek, his eyes burrowing into hers. The dim candlelight flickered, casting shadows on the walls of the study. Mauve felt her heart race and her stomach knot. Jael’s hand gently cupped her face, his touch sending a shiver down her spine.
Without another word, he closed the distance between them, his lips meeting hers in a fervent kiss. Mauve’s initial surprise melted away, and she eagerly responded, her fingers instinctively going for his hair. She tangled her fingers with the strands and lightly tugged, undoing the ponytail.
Mauve felt Jael’s fangs grow in his mouth. He lifted one of her legs and pressed his body against her, locking her between him and the door. He broke the kiss and stared hard. "This was supposed to be a simple kiss, you know, but someone thought it was a good idea to run their fingers through my hair." His hair fell across his face as he looked down at their locked position.
"I didn’t mean to," Mauve blushed. "I didn’t even realize what I was doing."
"You didn’t?" he scolded, lifting her off the ground.