Chapter 402

He was right. I had been holding back, and it hadn't mattered because my goblin woke up anyway. Curiosity emanated off her like she was sussing Drio out. She hummed in recognition, craving his darkness, and for the first time in my life, we were in perfect agreement. I swallowed, my throat dry. I wasn't ready to cede control of my demon, give her free rein, but after everything that had played out tonight, I wanted Drio at his wildest and I'd go as far as I could.

My iron-clad control relaxed and a fierce breathlessness tore through me. I ripped up every plan I'd had for taking it slow and smart. That wasn't us. We were volcanic and quicksilver clever.

Despite the hurt, after everything that had happened today, I was choosing to trust in him.

Choosing to trust in us.

I kissed him, long, slow, and honey sweet.