“Missed you.” My eyes widen and brows rise when the words slip out my mouth like gas in church.
“I guess I kinda missed your ass too.”
I drop my head and chuckle. “And I guess I missed your smart little mouth.”
I pop my head up when her hands reach around, slide into the sleeves of my shirt, and explore my skin. The soft sensation makes me want to pick her up, carry her to the bedroom, and show her all I’ve thought of doing with her this whole time.
“Yeah?” she says as her nails scratch against my back.
“Yeah…”
Inara leans in and nibbles my earlobe, tracing her tongue along the soft flesh. Even though I’m feeling good about my chances right now, her next words still floor me. “Well, why don’t we both shower up super-quick and then you can take me to the bedroom like a real husband and show me just how much?”