"If I adventure the ocean, it won't be anytime soon," Thomas murmured, closing his eyes and sighing. Each spot where Krem kissed him warmed, grew hotter, made him hum lightly. He didn't even realize he was doing it and, even if he did, he wouldn't have tried to suppress it. There wasn't any reason to keep himself in control right now.

Opening his eyes again, Thomas looked down at Krem, lazy smile on his lips. He reached up and brushed his fingers through Krem's hair, back and forth, sending it askew and looking pleased at his handiwork.

"What do you want?" he asked lowly. "What would you like to do right here and now?"