Chapter 35 When Fire Meets Smoke

• Espen woke to the sound of low breathing and the steady warmth of Mikko’s arms around her. Her cheek was against his bare chest, one of her thighs slung over his, her fingers still curled lightly at his side as if she hadn’t wanted to let go even in sleep. She shifted slightly, only for his arm to tighten around her waist.
• “You move, and I’ll have to kiss you again,” he murmured, voice heavy with sleep and something deeper.
• “Threat or promise?” she asked without opening her eyes.