His breath caught, his heart skipped a beat, and the urgent need eased off. With a clear head not distracted by simply keeping himself in check, Hex redoubled his attention. The measure of control was what his confidence needed.

When he finally filled Nyx from behind and grabbed a handful of hair to pull him back so Hex could kiss him, he flashed a smile.

"You're all I've needed this whole time," he said.