"We could always do it in the winter. No melting then," he said, laughing. The idea of sneaking plate mail out just for her to play dress up for him was beyond amusing. "I'm almost scared to ask what favor you'd ask of me in return."

His laughter continued at her response, the heat moving all the way to his forehead and ears with the innuendo. "I'm really enjoying it, too." He kissed her then, a spontaneous and affectionate press that held and ended on a more sensuous note.