21.

Heat...

Madeleine could feel that scorching heat seeping into her body, travelling all over and settling into her core, pulsing from within as her breathing increased a little bit, her peaceful slumber rudely bothered.

She mildly stirred, faintly hearing that strong thump drumming into her ear whilst her palm absently traced over a smooth and uneven surface, feeling it shift with a sharp intake of breath.

The BloodHound's life sustaining organ pounded with urgency, his breathing increasing as well as the earthling's delicate palm kept exploring his skin in her semi-conscious state, slowly torturing him with her gentle touches.

His abdominal muscles contracted as her fingers grazed over them, his galaxy eyes curiously peering down at her as he couldn't even understand what was happening and why.

One moment she was peacefully sleeping and the next she suddenly started to mildly squirm in his embrace and touch him like she was doing right now, no warnings beforehand.

Feeling her nose fai