Once I parked my car, I practically bounded to Kiera’s door. My smile was huge when I slipped my key in the lock and turned it—I didn’t think I’d ever get used to this feeling of belonging. I closed the door behind me, careful to be as quiet as possible so I didn’t wake anyone, then I tiptoed down the hall to Kiera’s room. The first thing I noticed was her brand-new bed. It was gigantic, almost too big for the room, but man, it looked comfortable. Kiera was sprawled out on top of it, sound asleep. Considering how uncomfortable her futon had been, I had to imagine this was the best sleep she’d had in a while…when she wasn’t at my place, of course.

I quietly closed her bedroom door, then undressed. When I was down to my boxers, I pulled back the covers and slipped inside. I instantly sought Kiera’s warm, soft body, and like her skin was magic, every worry evaporated from my mind. Wrapping my arms and legs around her, I pulled her in tight. “God, you feel good,” I murmured, kissing her neck.

She hummed a pleased noise and angled her face away to give me better access. “Kellan…?” she said, her voice thick with sleep. “I didn’t know you were coming over tonight.”

“Where else would I go?” I grinned, so happy I could finally truly surprise her with my late-night visits.

A small laugh escaped her. It ignited me. “Your house?”

My tongue reached out to taste her skin, and I heard her gasp. “Like I’ve told you before, I prefer hot beds that have been warmed up by your naked body.”

“But I’m not naked…” she muttered.

“Yes…that is a problem,” I told her, sliding my lips up her neck to her ear. Her breath picked up in the quiet room, and her hand clenched and unclenched mine. “I don’t know why you insist on wearing pajamas to bed. I know I’ve told you before…they’re just going to get ripped off of you. Why bother?” I whispered, nibbling on her lobe.

“But I didn’t know you were coming over,” she panted, turning her head my way.

Staring at her, loving the way the darkness amplified her beauty, I smiled and said, “Best to always be prepared then.”

Releasing my hand, she reached up for my face and brought my mouth down to hers. I ran my free hand up her chest, around the curve of her breast, teasing without touching. Kiera made an erotic noise in my mouth, then her fingers threaded into my hair. God, I loved that. I swirled my thumb over her nipple, and she moaned. That was the beginning of the end for me.