Krypton cried out as Kade stroked down the circuit that wrapped around from his back to his front, the sound swallowed up in Kade's mouth. His circuits were almost entirely white now, tinged with purple, and glowing in vivid lines along his skin. A couple of thin lines were even stretching up past the collar of his open jacket, etching light along the sides of his neck.

The need to touch Kade was overwhelming, and Krypton twisted one wrist and yanked hard in an attempt to get at least one hand loose.