** Harper **
Harper's heart was thrumming so hard in her ears that she wondered if Eli could hear it too.
She wanted his touch so badly. She wanted his fingers on her and inside her, making her feel all the things that she had never felt before. The thought was both thrilling and a bit scary — no one else had ever touched her like that yet. Not for a lack of opportunities … But for some reason, she just never felt ready enough to let anyone take her there.
But she was ready now. More than ready.
It felt as if Eli's hand had lingered without moving for an eternity though. He ghosted over her waist, as if waiting for her to say something. The silent anticipation only made her feel more needily impatient, sending more pulses of want down between her legs.
Harper drew in a shaky puff of air. "Keep going …" A breathy plea threaded out of her.
