Page 48 of Midnight Hunt

“I’m not letting you sleep beside me with those clothes on. Off. Now.”

At the command, his eyes flashed bright yellow, and my breath caught.

Despite her exhaustion, Sable perked up in interest.You just turned him on.Bothof them. They’ve always enjoyed being bossed around by their females.

Too flustered to contradict her words, I ducked into the cave to lay out my clothing in one corner. By the time I straightened and turned back around, Griff was already undressed. My eyes immediately dropped below his waist. Only for a split second, but long enough to see that he’d left on his boxer briefs, and . . .

His dick was rock hard.

I jerked my gaze back up but not quickly enough. When our eyes met, Griff’s irises were liquid gold again.

Sable snickered, making the situation ten times worse.

For goodness sake, get a grip, I grumbled to myself.He’s a virile male in his prime. Looking at himself in themirrormakes him hard. We’re just friends.Friends.

You aren’t with Reid anymore, Sable said, clearly listening to my private thoughts.It’s okay if you want to have sex with Griff again.

No, it’snotokay, I all but yelled at her, desperately trying not to think of the kiss Griff and I had shared earlier.Stop interfering, Sable. I’m confused enough as it is.

But if you would just—

Not letting her finish, I practically yanked Griff’s clothing from his hands and crouched to lay them next to mine. Unsure what to do next, I straightened and gestured at the cave. “Um, maybe you should go in first. There’s more room at the back.”

“Sure,” was all he said, then bent down and crawled inside.

Inhaling a calming breath, I crawled in after him.

Right away, I realized how cramped the space was. In order to keep dry, I’d have to be pressed up against him from head to toe.

Cozy, Sable purred.

Pursing my lips, I rolled over and scooted backward until my spine brushed his chest and torso. Realizing my legs were still getting wet from the rain, I bit back a frustrated sigh.

“Here,” Griff said and slid an arm around my middle to pull me tighter against him. As I felt his erection press into my backside, I tried not to stiffen. He maneuvered his other arm beneath my head to act as a pillow, which drew me that much closer to him. His warm breath feathered over the shell of my ear as he rumbled, “Is this okay?”

Fighting back a shiver, I simply nodded and closed my eyes.

After a few minutes, his warmth and scent filled the cramped space. I waited for my body to relax like it always did when he touched me, but the longer we were pressed together, the more my body buzzed with energy. I was still exhausted, but this was the kind of energy that didn’t care how tired you were. It was persistent.Demanding.

And entirely inappropriate.

Proving just how much it didn’t care, an unmistakable scent permeated the air. I silently cursed and squeezed my thighs shut, but the damage had already been done.

Griff stirred behind me, and my eyes popped back open.

“Can’t sleep?” he asked, a husky edge to his voice.

Ah, crap. He could definitely smell it.

“No,” I replied, cursing my stupid body for betraying me this way.

He was silent for a long while, so long that I didn’t think he would respond. What could he say anyway? It’s not like he was going to— “Do you need my help?”

Oh, hell no. He didnotjust ask that.

No, no, no, no, NO.

At the same time, Sable loudly howled,Yes, yes yes! She definitely needs your help! Oh, I’ve been longing for this. It’s finally happening. My girl is going to get some!

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