The scent, the feeling of Shannon in his arms, so well-known and reassuring, overtook Felix's senses and settled -- for the moment, anyway -- the fluttering tension in his heart. He tipped his chin to part his lips and grace Shannon's tongue with the brush of his own. His arms curled tightly around his lover, more possessive than was usual for Felix, and very nearly pulled Shannon into his lap, but for the blanket still separating them.