An internal battle between lust and humor ensued, and for a second Edric was not sure whether to chuckle in response or press his lips to hers in an effort to shut her up. Instead, he only managed to grunt in frustration, using his hips to pin hers to the bed in his own attempt to find friction.

"What the hurry?" he asked in a murmur, his gaze flickering down to scan her nude figure. "Mmm, maybe it's that I haven't had you in ages," 'Ages' meaning a few weeks—but still.

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