“I feel better,” Ashleigh sighed, leaning back against his chest.
“Really?” Caleb asked, leaning forward to rest his chin on her shoulder.
“Yes,” she smiled. “Obviously, I would prefer to just know all the answers, and poof, my Luna loves me, we accept each other, and all is well in the world. But I feel like… I’ve made progress?”
Caleb chuckled.
“You have, Ash,” he whispered, nuzzling against her throat, “otherwise I wouldn’t be able to do this.”
Ashleigh smiled as his warm breath danced along her skin and the rough prickles of shadow beard tickled her throat.
“When are you going to shave that thing?” she asked.
“When I finish installing the security system,” he replied. “Until then, sleep, food, and all the rest are on a bare minimum.”
“What about this?” Ashleigh asked playfully, stretching her neck for him to have more access. “Is having a telepathic date with me a good use of your time?”
