"That's okay Chris. I signed up for this and I love it, I love you. Bridges baby, bridges."
"If nothing else, you are a champion bridge crosser," he chuckled appreciatively into her scalp before planting an appreciative, loving kiss.
***
Annabel and Chris ended up sleeping through dawn and several hours into the early morning. Even after they woke up, they spent a half hour lying in bed, mostly just staring at each other and enjoying the warmth and closeness.
With Chris holding her like that, facing each other on their sides, stroking gently up and down her ribs and over her hip with a finger; her insides turned into dark, creamy, melted chocolate.
His dragon responded to their relaxed state and released its hold on his physical form, his reptilian features faded rapidly until there w
