Kell did not immediately open his eyes when Neria parted from him, but when he did it was as though he were coming awake. Despite the burning in his blood he felt relaxed.

"Good," he answered, his voice low and catching, a hint of something wicked at the corner of his mouth.

He leaned in closer, not quite kissing, as if he could tempt her into taking advantage of him.

(This would not last long.)