Chapter 35 - Dreams and Pillows

As her fingertips touched his face, her touch was both familiar and electric, and Ramin gulped hard, his heart racing, "It is you…" was all he could say in a whisper. The sound of her nose brushing against his was rich and wicked as she laughed. As Ramin's heartbeat quickened, his hands automatically went to her waist. The heat of her flesh was palpable beneath his fingers, and he felt an odd, primal desire. As if the interval between their encounters had only intensified her yearning, her lips met his, gentle at first, then urgent. As he lost himself in the passion of the kiss, Ramin's hold tightened around her waist, drawing her nearer. Like the forbidden jungle she appeared to belong to, he could taste her, wild and seductive. She moaned softly against his lips as his hands moved down to her bare buttocks, feeling the silky curve of her skin, encouraging him. Their bodies pressed together with increasing desperation as the kiss grew deeper. As she led him and gradually lowered