"Taking advantage of my fragile state," Krem said, quiet and teasing. He stayed poised for a moment as Chris pulled him back in, just in case. But no second wave of tickling fingers came across his skin, and he relaxed easily.

As the aftershocks of his pleasure finally worked out of his system, Krem was aware that he was still a little more sensitive and heightened than normal, but definitely not as heady and overwhelmed and desperate as he'd been when it had really picked up. He could go again, could easily get worked up again. But it was just as nice to lay there and be warm.