[He bit back his immediate response; pointing out she had yet to take no for an answer when he requested to be moved to another room or just be left alone in general wouldn't solve anything. It certainly wouldn't undo how he'd reacted to her, nor would it take back the feeling of her body against his, the intense heat between them deadening all other senses.
And she was right, of course- he was unsure, as much as he loathed that feeling and admitting to it. For every excuse he had to avoid getting involved with anyone- her in particular- a reason it was acceptable to cave to his carnality cropped up, raw desire conflicting with the standards he put before himself.
He sighed audibly, his breath rattling out of him as his body shook from a combination of the cold and pent-up frustration.]
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And she was right, of course- he was unsure, as much as he loathed that feeling and admitting to it. For every excuse he had to avoid getting involved with anyone- her in particular- a reason it was acceptable to cave to his carnality cropped up, raw desire conflicting with the standards he put before himself.
He sighed audibly, his breath rattling out of him as his body shook from a combination of the cold and pent-up frustration.]
I need time to think.