Laurent returned it just as soft and suggestive, reveling in the sweetness of the gentle kiss. When Damen kissed him like that, he wanted to yield, to trust, to let himself fall and believe that Damen would catch him.

"Will you move our breakfast tray aside, my king?" Laurent asked, with a warm, playful spark in his eyes, so that this time, the title was affectionate, reverent, tempting. "And then, if you please, will you kiss me again? And again."

Nipping at Damen's lower lip, Laurent gave him a mischievous smile, all teasing and temptation.