Aleja gives a pleased sound when he responds to her touch. She likes him for many reasons, but one of the biggest is that she likes how much she feels like she's in control with him. She's never worried that he's going to hurt her or use her, and that's the biggest relief.

"You're going to have me," she guarantees, threading her fingers into his hair. It's not that she wants him to stop, but she wants to redirect his attentions.