His hand reached out, hesitating for a moment before his fingers lightly trailed along the curve of her ass and up her back. Her skin was warm and smooth under his touch, and he shivered at the intimate contact.
Emberly stirred slightly, a soft sigh escaping her lips as she shifted onto her back.
Pyris froze. His breath caught as her body turned, revealing the full glory of her toned stomach and the generous curve of her breasts rising and falling with each peaceful breath.
His mouth went dry, the urge to lower his lips to her skin—just one taste—almost overwhelming. His body screamed at him to indulge, to press his mouth to her soft flesh and lose himself once again.
"No," he whispered to himself, shaking his head as if to banish the thought. Pyris quickly straightened, dragging his gaze away with great effort.