“Ready?”
He closed his eyes. “Yes.” He wasn't. He had no idea how he would bear having her so close and keeping his hands to himself.
“Are you sure this is all right, Adam?” she asked.
“Please, continue,” he said through clenched teeth.
Eve obeyed and leaned over to put the blade to his left cheek.
Adam sighed heavily, hands twitching . In three quick strokes, the cheek was finished. He took another breath, as she wiped the blade. She gave the same to the right cheek, reaching over him again. Her breath was in his ear now. He was losing his mind.
