Swiftcurrent Creek combat—i'm ready for combat

His embrace and kisses were exactly what she needed. She sighed happily, buried her face into his neck, and nuzzled into into him. “Thank you,” she whispered, kissing him a few more times on the neck before he withdrew. She squinted as her eyes adjusted to the light, but a dreamy smile was on her lips.

His offer was perfect. “I’d love that,” she replied. “I could use all the snuggles right now—“ she paused and grinned.

“You should join us when you return to the den.” She’d take the children out to play if they woke up, and she’d be waiting for him when he returned home.