"After I fuck you a few times, yes," Declan says dryly, yanking her jeans and panties down enough that he can get to her skin. Once he can, he takes his time kissing her hips and thighs, leaving little marks where he can. It's a little harsher than usual but more out of need than anything else.

God, he needs her. He's never needed a woman the way he needs Kate and he's never had a woman rile him the way she does.