I wasn"t sure how long I"d slept, but when I woke, it was dark outside and moonlight shone through the open window. I raised my head and smiled at Lucas, finding him lying with one hand behind his head, looking relaxed and comfortable.
“I would say good morning, but it"s almost midnight,” he commented mildly.
I rolled onto my back, stretching lazily. “It"s a beautiful night.”
Lucas glanced towards the window. “A full moon.” He turned onto his side and captured me in his arms, his face inches away from mine. “And not nearly as beautiful as you.” He captured my lips against his and kissed me with more insistence than he normally allowed himself. I kissed him back, wrapping my arms around his neck and holding him against me. My heartbeat sped up; blood pumping more quickly through my veins
