Coraline's move could have been so cool if it hadn't been for the twinge of pain that crossed her face. She bore through it, but she shouldn't have had to. My own bandaged hand twinged in sympathy.

But everything else... It was sexy and a great view. And it felt good to have her on top of me. I held her close a long moment. That's all that mattered here and now, that we were safe and together. My hands stroked her spine and shoulder blades. "Coraline," I breathed.