I pull away for a split second to kiss down his neck and collar, trailing my hands down his chest and torso, his skin shuddering and muscles tensing the lower my hands go. Goddess, his muscles feel amazing. Seeing how his body reacts to my touch makes me feel so confident, so good about myself.
"You should know by now," I say softly when I look him in the eyes. He's staring at me intensely, so much lust behind those dark green eyes. "Mark or not, I'm not going anywhere, Matthew."
His eyes darken to black. Just as he leans forward for another kiss, I place a finger against his lips, trying my utmost best to replicate his typical devilish grin.
"Which is why," I say slowly but sternly, "you're going to let Tyler complete the Trials. None of this 'banishment' nonsense. And once he's passed
