[the belt was insurance-- and afforded him an opportunity to really observe griffin. he knew this was cheating, but also... he knew how good it felt. so he can only feel mildly like a hypocrite. and as he observes the ways Griffin's body shifts and twists, he knows what he needs to do.

It's without even thinking about it, without considering what the effect this would have on himself that his eyes flash red again, and he pulls himself back to Griffin, his lips connecting with his, greedy, hungry, seeking out that taste of him.

his hands push his legs apart.

there will be no locking around him. not yet.]