Josephine's breath caught in her throat as she felt his erection against her, between her legs. Her pulse skipped a few beats, but pounded relentlessly in her chest and in her ears. She copied the hunger and passion in his kiss, then looked up at him as he pulled his mouth back.<span style="font-style: italic">"Are you ready?"</span>Her lips parted to answer, but she didn't have the breath to speak without moaning. Instead she nodded, wrapping her arms around behind his head and pulling him back into a kiss, calming herself for what was coming.