"What can I say, I'm a very well-rounded person," he said, the urge to make light of her admission winning out, for the moment. He kissed between her breasts, kneading one in the palm of his hand while he tasted the other.

"I want you," he said, kissing the delicate curve of her ribs. "I like you," he added, dropping lower to dip his tongue into her navel. "And, in case you've forgotten in the last three minutes..." he teased, lifting his eyes to her face as he pressed another kiss just above her waistband. "I love you."