Exton

Back from patrol, I let myself into the Lodge with my key. The night has been quiet - for Exton, anyway. A few false alarms were all that kept me from dying of boredom. Oh, wait…. I step into the kitchen and the trio is standing there looking like a wake before the corpse arrives. It doesn't take supernatural senses to know something's wrong.

"What's up?"

Gareth plays the answering machine; no more need be said. I turn to Ky. "You're going?"

"Yes."

"All right. Be careful of that ankle as much as you can." I draw her into my arms and kiss her thoroughly until three pairs of eyebrows have passed the stratosphere and are headed for the ionosphere. Ky hitches in a long shuddering breath when the kiss ends. "Okay, let's get moving. Gareth, you're giving Ky a ride?"

The elf nods, giving us a knowing look. I turn to Raina now. "You taking the bike?"

"If I say yes, can I have one of those, too?"

I grin savagely. "Any time, gorgeous."

"How about now?"

"Your wish is my command." I see Gareth and Ky getting ready to leave. "You kids be careful. Don't forget to buckle up, and have her back by eleven." Ky sticks her tongue out at me. I roll my eyes. "Promises, promises."

I draw Raina into my arms as the elves make their exit and this kiss is just as long and intense as the other. Raina's eyes are shining when it breaks. "Taking the bike, lover?"

"Yes."

"Okay. I'm flying, then."

I wait long enough top see Raina get on her way, then take to the air.