Nick groaned against her lips, one hand fisting in her hair to keep her head anchored to his, as if he could keep her from disappearing again. He knew no amount of grip could do that, but for now, it felt like enough.

And then it didn't because he wanted more and standing in the middle of a hallway wasn't the place for that.

"Melaine," he repeated, trailing his lips along her jaw and down her throat.