Xander stared at her for a moment, as if needing a second to process what she'd said. Then he nodded absently and laid back on the bed, using one hand to keep his now long hair from falling in his face.

He was completely distracted by the kiss that her hands finding that spot again came as a complete surprise. And Helen as aptly rewarded with another long, deep moan into the kiss, his body squirming under her, though to get away or get closer wasn't clear.