He makes a small noise when he feels Watson's teeth against him; coupled with the hands at the back of his neck and Watson's weight against his lap, Holmes feels positively consumed by Watson, which is the idea, and generally his ultimate goal in sex.

The smell of the honey is mixing with the scent of their combined bodies, creating a sweetly heady aroma that fills the kitchen. When he breathes, it seems as if he's breathing in Watson, so perhaps the devouring is going both ways.

He slides a hand into Watson's hair, gripping it perhaps too tightly, but that is entirely the point.

"Relentless and fierce," he says throatily, licking his lips. "I forgot to mention. Your appetite can be very fierce."