Stunned, Faelan lifted his head and met Padma's wide, open gaze. Losing all breath, he slid his hands down her shoulders and back, feeling every inch of petal-soft skin. Stopping at the small of her back, he moaned, "Merlin, help me," and dipped his head to kiss her again.
Her jaw opened wide, and he pressed so needily into the kiss that they stumbled a few feet, his hands grasping at her waist to keep her from falling.