Keira stretched languidly, every muscle in her body sore from their last couple of romps. "I think I can manage getting dressed without your help, Your Highness." She sat up slowly, the sheet pooling around her waist. "Though after that performance, I'm not making any promises about walking in a straight line."

Alexei's eyes darkened as they traced over her bare skin. "Keep talking like that and we'll miss our landing entirely."

"Promises, promises." She slipped out of bed, very aware of his ...