There were some condoms left over, Saffron knew, and though they were in no rush, she took the moment while Xander and Alcuin were kissing to go and discreetly take out two of them, setting them on the bedside table for when they would eventually be needed.

By the time Alcuin spoke again, she had rejoined them, moving to stand behind Xander. She slid her hands up his sides, beneath his shirt, prompting him to pull it off.