He exhales heavily.

"You're too good to me."

The bar is truly in hell, but he's genuinely not used to being so loved on.

Being naked, her clothed, and tugged down to the floor makes his head spin again. He always had a strong submissive side, but finally submitting to someone he actually loves and trusts is a different kind of drug.

As he kisses her, his hands find her thighs and slide up, up, thumbs rubbing gently against the crease at the tops of them.