Akiha wasn't always the greatest when it came to paying attention to her surroundings when she was focused on one specific thing, especially when she was emotionally invested. Usually it was anger that made her 'blind' to it, but this time it was the way her unspoken, unnamed feelings for Katina wrapped about her chest. She didn't even realize she'd begun to give ground to Katina, letting the older woman back her wherever she was aiming to put her as she gained her balance.

"Curiosity or not, making me bleed is never a good idea." Her other hand came up to touch Katina's cheek. "It stirs my demon half and I might... bite back. You know I can't drink of you anymore, no matter how much I want to, how much I miss tasting you in that one moment." Her eyes fluttered closed as she recalled. "Your arousal enriches the flavor of your blood."

Damnit. She really wanted to give in, but she couldn't. She wouldn't.