“Then, just as I thought I’d lose my hold, I got a good grip on the stake. And like that, the stake came down over his heart. It was done.
Behind me, people were clapping, but all I noticed was Dimitri. Our gazes were locked. I was still straddling him, my hands pressed against his chest. Both of us were sweaty and breathing heavily. His eyes looked at me with pride— and a hell of a lot more. He was so close, and my whole body yearned for him, again thinking he was a piece of me I needed in order to be complete. The air between us seemed warm and heady, and I would have given anything in that moment to lie down with him and have his arms wrap around me. His expression showed me that he was thinking the same thing. The fight was finished, but remnant of the adrenaline and animal intensity remained.”
Dimitri (Mr. Discreet, “Of course I want to put you first. But I can’t.”) whole neck vessel clenching because he’s waiting for her to make the first move. To then devour her mouth completely, consuming her like she’s his last meal of the day.. Finally easing the sexual tension and angst that’s been building between them since they’ve met. Yeah he’s WHIPPED.