Beck had already turned off the bright overheads, leaving only the soft glow of the under-cabinet lighting by the time Beck carried her into their new bedroom.

They had all been living on adrenaline, fear…. And for Jared and Beck, years of restrained need; now, they were finally allowing themselves to breathe, and that breath was raw, aching desire.

Beck walked over to them, not stopping for banter this time, his lips crushing hers in a deep, possessive kiss. The moment their tongues ...