Those soft, heated moans were all he needed to hear to know neither of her prior husbands had kissed her in such a manner. His dark eyes showed his desire as he slowly stood. The pups moved away from their feet and walked happily to their corner.

Hannibal then pulled her up and out of her seat. He pressed her body up against his so that she could feel the solid muscle beneath his thick clothing. His hand shifted into her long hair to tilt her head back so that they could look eye to eye. He moved in to speak lowly into her ear. His lips brushed over the soft skin. "I will wait until you are truly ready." He rumbled lowly.

His lips and teeth teased over her ear and along her jaw. He would genuinely wait, even if that meant waiting until their wedding night. She had been married before, so it was not necessary for her to prove her maiden hood.