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on him.
    It started as a mashing of her lips to his, but his arms quickly steadied her, and she softened her assault. Her lips parted, and his matched hers motion for motion. She lapped at the interior of his mouth. A low throb began deep in her belly. He tasted as wild as his scent, and that was not a bad thing.
    With a low, shaky groan, she broke the kiss and slowly let herself return to standing flat-footed. “Okay. That’s good to know.”
    He appeared to be dazed, and with a smile, she knew that the blood was not currently in his brain. “What?”
    “Whether I would like kissing you or not. I would. So, it was something I had to figure out before I wasted either of our time.”
    Buzz’s blink was slow as he regained his wits. “Oh. Shall I continue the tour?”
    “Please.”
    With their hands still together, she leaned against his body while they walked. The Meditation Centre at night was quite lovely. The hostels were easily visible even to those who couldn’t manage well at night. The row that made her most curious was a series of neat, tall Victorians on immaculately manicured lawns. Buzz was walking her down the lane, and she had to ask, “What are these places?”
    “Bed and Breakfasts. When a male comes here who is old enough to be territorial, he takes a room at the B&B. It gives us a temporary territory and a feeling of security.”
    His expression was wry. Apparently he was slowly getting over his shock over her kiss and that was a relief. He hadn’t shoved her away, so the ridge she had felt below the waist was definitely not something in his pocket.
    Ezzy moved a little closer to him as they passed a few folks on the wide walkway. “I thought there were only a few dozen seekers here at this time.”
    Buzz’s low voice made her lean closer. “There are. What most don’t realize is that this entire area has a basic need for support staff. They live here all year round, and while some come and go, they do keep a standard population on hand. They live in these other houses. It keeps them away from the guests for the most part, though pairings do happen.”
    “Are you staying in one of these buildings?”
    “Yes, at the Open Heart B&B. Dira is the owner and operator, and I have to tell you, she must have some precognition. When I was going to give up on this place and return home, she convinced me that my mate might simply show up in a day or two, but I was looking for her in the wrong place. I needed to ditch the bar and hang out at the café, and she would be here before I knew it.”
    Ezzy swallowed. “When was that?”
    “Yesterday. I had my bags packed and everything. It costs quite a bit to be returned home, but it was very tempting.” He stopped and turned her toward him.
    She looked up into his dark eyes and what should have been frightening features in the strange glow of the buildings, but her inner wings opened wide. There was nothing to fear here.
    “I am glad I stayed.” He leaned forward, and this time, his kiss was exploring her lips, the honey of his mouth warmed her and made her crave more.
    When he leaned back, she blinked up at him. His arms were around her, and his hands on her hips held their lower bodies together.
    “I don’t do casual sex.” Her words were blurted out before she could stop them.
    He smiled, and it was a slow and deep smile. “Nothing between us will be casual, Ezzy. I promise you that I take this most seriously. What would you like to see next?”
    Ezzy listened to her heart and said the words that surged up into her throat. “Your room.”
    Once uttered, there was nothing left to be said. Buzz lifted her hand to his lips, placed it in the curve of his arm and walked slowly toward the Open Heart Bed and Breakfast.

Chapter Six
    Ezzy’s heart was pounding in her chest as she walked up the stairs to the second floor with Buzz at her side. She was really going to do it. She was going to have sex with a man she had only just met. Krisia would be so