"Kim …"A slow blush traveled up his neck to his cheeks. "I know that it sounds really kinky, but I liked it when it hurt."

"Oh," I said quickly—maybe too quickly. "Um, do you want me to … hurt you more?"

He glanced up to the ceiling after an uncomfortably long pause. "Julie's awake."

"She's not crying," I said, not letting him off the hook so easily.

"I should put her back to sleep before she's fully awake." Paul kissed my nose. "We can … talk ...