Kate was grateful for his bravery and his priorities. Maybe once she felt more like herself, she'd tease him about it. Or maybe she'd never mention this moment again. Who knew.

She was sure they wouldn't get caught, anyway. Not that she cared that much right now. She just needed him.

And she was getting him, and those light touches made her shiver and crave for more, but she was patient, she could be patient, this could all take as long as it wanted to, because that meant time spent distracted. Distraction was good.