"You read my mind," he said when she started removing the clothing. It was exactly what he had intended to do. He helped brace her for the removal of the footwear. Once she started on her pants, he stood to pull his down. Sitting back down, he kicked off the pants and boots with a few shakes of his legs. The stray thought passed through his head that now would be the time for a dragon to swoop down or some raiders off the coast to stumble on them. That was the way his luck usually worked.

He could just see her, a pale shape against shadow, and reached for her to pull her closer. He ghosted kisses across her ribs and stomach. He knew he'd bring her back down to him soon. Not before taking advantage of the new position.