free him of his clothes. Difficult, considering every part of her was weakened by his attention. Eventually though, Therin was definitely as affected as she was. Raising above her, he practically ripped the hoody and undershirt from his back. Meanwhile, Kianti took care of his belt and jean unfastening. âHellâ¦â Therin remembered and jerked open the nightstand drawer for a condom. As he searched for what he wanted, Kianti nibbled the angle of his jaw and cupped his sex. Then it was Therin who had become weak. He groaned and settled his handsome face in the crook of her neck to savor the feel of her hand moving up and down his length. Kianti took care of slipping the condom in place, an act which aroused him even more. Split seconds later, he was inside her and squeezing his eyes shut tightly as he mentally chanted the phraseâ slowly ⦠Again, he buried his face in her neck and tried to follow the order. Kianti made another helpless sound of need and tried to push Therin to his back. He wouldnât allow it. âI want to be on top.â Weakly, she pounded her fists against his flexing pecs. âPlease let me ride you.â âPlease shut up,â he groaned just as his tongue filled her mouth and he lost the ability to restrain himself. He drew her leg across his shoulder. The added penetration was enough to silence Kianti as far as it related to issuing any demands. Therin felt his concern ebb when the rapid thudding of her heart began to slow. âWhat was that you played for me out there?â He kissed the top of her untidy head. ââStolen Moment,ââ she said following a secondâs hesitation, and focused in on her thumbnail grazing his collarbone. âIs it yours?â âI actually just wrote itâsince we met.â Therin heard her sigh and he frowned. He cupped her chin until she looked up at him. âWhat?â âNothing.â She took advantage of the moment to straddle him. He took her wrists and squeezed. âWhat?â Lying down atop him, she snuggled close. âThatâs what this feels likeâa stolen moment. Like weâre taking something we have no right to. With all of our responsibilities, my health issues, which have always made me feel that love and passion werenât for me⦠Sometimes I feel like it could all be taken back.â She forced a laugh when he kissed her head again. âI hope I havenât scared you by telling you that?â âNot a bit.â Silently, he admitted that her words mirrored his feelings to a T. âTherin?â She hesitated and smiled when he jostled her slightly to urge her to continue. âI think this is something Iâd fight like hell to keep for as long as I can.â She scooted up to meet his kiss when he tugged.  Kianti shook her head while scrolling down through her PDA. âCanât believe I forgot this⦠A group at this club has a vocal trio out of New Jersey performing with them tonight.â She turned to fix Therin with apology in her tilting gaze. âThey asked me months ago to sit in on piano.â Therin was already grinning as he watched her from the armchair he occupied. âItâs not a problem. I like Scottieâs. You donât mind if I tag along, do you?â Kianti let the PDA hang limp in her hand. âScottieâs?â âUnless your drummer friend would mind if youbring a guest along.â He winked and pushed out of the chair. Kianti leaned back on her dresser. âHow did youâ?â âI didnât catch his name when I was there before.â âWhy didnât you tell me?â Therin shrugged. âWell, I had them send you a drink. Whatâd they give you, by the way?â Kianti slapped his bare shoulder when he leaned next to her against then dresser. âWhy didnât you come and say hello to me?â âI was