“What am I going to do with you?I have suggestions, but this might not be the place for them.”

“What would I have done if my coya had been captured or killed? My mate, Sharone. The other half of everything I am. What would I have done?”

“It's a good thing I'm a reasonably patient woman. Otherwise, I might have to kill you.”

“I pray. I go to mass. I even remember to respect my elders and help little old ladies across the street. What the hell did I do to deserve this?”

“I am yours," he whispered. "I live to hold you, Risa. I breathe to touch you.”

“I am not in the least forbidden. You may sample me all you choose.”

“But I might—” he bit out. “Tell me you’re not a fucking virgin.” “No, I’m not a fucking virgin. Virgins have yet to fuck, remember?”