Redsand Canyon you were baptized in ice [m]

He liked knowing how much she enjoyed being here; it made him feel like he was doing something right. The hard nip she dealt him had him expelling a harsh breath through his nose as heat burned in his stomach. They did not have time to explore each other this morning. Keep biting me like that and neither of us will be getting to work today, he told her. His voice was quiet, but there was no doubting the promise of his words. 

She agreed to return as she nuzzled into his chest. Heat burned even hotter in his stomach. Kallik rubbed his chin over her head as she told him she would come here any night he wanted her to. But what if he wanted her in his den every night? He would gladly give up sleeping outside if it meant she would be here next to him. 

A brief smile curved his lips, gone the next second. I am glad that you slept better, he told her. I did too. He wanted her to feel safe with him, especially with everything that had happened in her past. 

I want you here every night, he admitted softly. Another brush of his nose along her cheek. I will often return late, he told her. But I will always return if I know you are here waiting for me.