The eyes were just the warning, somehow, even without shifting, Riley could make the air burn with his energy. With his power. It would flicker over Tao's skin, an almost burning heat that contrasted completely with his own power. He could feel the waves of it war with his own power, like the sun pushing it's heat into the shade of clouds, demanding the warmth spread.
He took the moment of distraction to slip out of his shirt and pulled at the waistband of Riley's pants, yanking him closer and rolling hips against his. He hissed out a breath and bit along his shoulder. He could taste it on him. The sun, the wood, the wind. "Much. It's been too long since I've been able to taste you."