The balcony was cool, but Elian was burning.
It wasn't a fever. It was a biological forest fire. The moment Cassian buried his face in Elian's neck, a switch flipped deep inside Elian's DNA.
'Oh no,' Elian thought, his vision swimming. 'This isn't just hot. This is... liquid. I am turning into a puddle. A very thirsty, very desperate puddle.'
[System Alert: Omega Heat Active.][Pheromone Output: Maximum.][Rational Thought: -90%.]
"Elian," Cassian growled against his skin. The vibration went straight to Elian's knees, knocking them offline.
Elian slumped against the stone railing, his hands instinctively clutching Cassian's shoulders to keep from sliding to the floor. "Sire... we are... outside."
"I don't care," Cassian murmured. He inhaled deeply, dragging his nose up the column of Elian's throat. "You smell... incredible. Better than anything."
His hands, large and hot, roamed down Elian's back, gripping his waist possessively.
