He still knew how to excite her so much, and his fingers possessed such skill and gentleness as he teased her nipples. She felt them harden almost instantly, her need for his touch so great. She helped him out of his shirt as he told her she would embrace him. His lips claimed hers once more in a deep, heated kiss, his tongue taking hers as she melted against his strong arms. She held him tightly, only pulling back to take a breath of air. "I love you so much." she whispered in his ear, "My love....Sire...." she purred.