Ruby smiled faintly at his words, her eyes glowing in the warm light. Karl leaned in and brushed her lips again, a teasing kiss, light and sweet. But this time, she lifted her hand to his jaw, angling his face firmly toward hers, and kissed him deeply, taking control.
The sudden change made Karl's breath hitch. His hands had been on her waist, but now one slid upward, fingers tangling at the back of her nape. Ruby pressed closer, her hair trailing over his cheek.
The towel shifted as she moved, loosening against her curves, but Ruby didn't falter. She tugged him nearer until his chest pressed fully against hers, her arms tightening around his neck. Karl let out a low sound, half surprise, half surrender, his heart racing under her touch.
