Aurora didn't give him time to respond. She reached out and curled her fingers tightly into the soft texture of the hide draped over his shoulder, yanking him forward.
The sudden movement pulled his massive frame down toward her. She crashed her lips against his, the impact sudden and hungry.
Reis stiffened for barely a heartbeat and a sharp intake of breath hissed through his teeth. He was taken aback and the shock of her initiation froze him in place.
Aurora felt a flicker of triumph as she realized she had the upper hand. She deepened the kiss, her tongue tracing the seam of his lips, demanding entrance with a boldness that took him by surprise. She wanted to dominate the moment, to be the one to break the tension that had been building between them for months.
