However Long It Takes

Clara's breath caught. For a moment, she couldn't find the right words.

When she noticed the flicker of disappointment darkening his eyes, she reached up to cradle his face, pressing a series of tender kisses to his lips, each one lingering longer than the last.

The disappointment in his eyes gradually faded away, replaced by a low, husky smile.

"You really think," he murmured, lips brushing hers