Augustine closed his eyes for a second, exhaling slowly. Then his voice rang out, sharper than before. "Yes. We'll be there in a moment."
He didn't move. His eyes stayed fixed on Anne, intense and smoldering. He reached up, his thumb brushing slowly across her flushed cheek.
"We'll eat," he murmured. "But I'm not done with you."
Anne felt her heart trip over itself. The hunger in his eyes, the possessive edge to his tone—it sent a fresh wave of heat coursing through her veins. Every nerve in her body stayed alert, attuned to the fire that still burned between them.
"Go get dressed," he whispered, "if you really want to eat."
Anne's skin prickled with heat at the implications of his words. She pressed a hand firmly against his chest, trying to create space between them.
"I'm hungry," she said, attempting to slip away.