She sensed the change in him, even though he was doing a fairly good job of covering it up. Returning the kiss, she shifted around to straddle him, all her movements gentle and unhurried.

Saffron started working her way along Xander's jaw, lingering to lightly nibble his earlobe before kissing down his neck. "You make me really hot," she praised softly between kisses, continuing to work her way downward, her hands sliding down his arms.