Fingers to her cheek, he basked in her nearness and the feel of her skin against his. She had a kind of vibrancy, a sweet and intoxicating warmth and energy, and her hand on his back was strong and sure.

"Sorry," he murmured against her lips, not sorry at all. "I couldn't resist." And he couldn't resist for a second time, trading another kiss to her even as he shifted around, getting his feet slowly underneath him without moving his head any more than absolutely necessary.