It was not the sun making him do that. It was Gadriel using his Remembrancer organ, but he had never been able to explain it. Even if he had, it would have sounded...strange. Like cannibalism or sorcery. It was neither: just one of his augments.

It was less a comfort than a feedback loop for him, one that had him give a soft, muffled groan as his hand slid between her thighs, his own body shivering above her.

His eyes lidded briefly at her words, as though he'd been given permission and was savoring it. His hand slowly explored the slick heat, and he gave another shiver when he caught the scent of her, dropping his head down to make a gentle bite on her throat, careful to keep his weight hovering over her.