The Shade made a low sound of relief between a growl and a snort as he pressed his face to her neck for a moment, then drew back to kiss her again, deep and hungry.

"I hope you mean both of us, 'cause you damn near drove me crazy, little mage." He growled between kisses. "And just so's you know...the cuffs are for me...if ya want. Key's on the bureau if you wanna...mess with 'em."