The touch sent goosebumps cascading along my skin, and I wrapped my jacket more snugly around me. "There are benefits to having you under me," he said.

"Absolutely. It's that much easier to knife you between the ribs, you cocky bastard." I waved a hand around my face. "And you'd see my beautiful visage as I did so. As promised."

Levi gave me a snarky smile, unlocked the front door, and we entered the lobby.

The faded red carpet was printed with either swirls or ...