I gave him a look that tried to convey that he was full of himself, but he was probably right. I was going to be walking funny for a few hours in the morning.

"Worth it, though," I said, resting my head on his chest. Suddenly it felt very much like I could just pass out. It had been a long day. I then felt his hands running through my hair.

"You're the best thing that's happened to me in a very long time, Kitten," I heard him say, softly.

"I know," I said, which was meant to be teasing, but suddenly I was too tired to keep my eyes...