Word Prompt: CURIOUS

Word Count: 100 words

Timeline: Everything is after Freak Nation and the novel, Skin Game, and some After the Dark, but Max never forgives Logan. They're over.

Characters: Max and Alec

Summary: Max is just curious.

Disclaimer: Dark Angel is not mine.

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I told myself I couldn't help it. It was the genes. Can't fight that.

I spotted him at the bar, drink in hand. I went over, hands clenched, stride brisk.

"Hey, Ma—"

I stopped him.

I pressed my lips full against his, my body molding to his. His drink crashed to the floor. Then all I could feel was him, responding to me. His arms wrapped around me with crushing strength, almost lifting me.

We were burning.

I pulled back with a smile. "Sorry, Alec. I was just curious."

Then I left with that smile. I love Feline DNA.