her melancholy aside and went to look for her lover.
She found Cam in the kitchen, leaning against the counter
drinking coffee. She wore her casual work attirechinos and a
button-down col ar shirtand her weapon.
“Did you eat something? Blair asked as she placed a hand in
the center of Cams stomach and kissed her. Then she sidled
around her to pour her own cup of coffee.
“I had some toast. You want some?
“No thanks. Blair kept her back turned. “Il grab some later.
Hows your shoulder and hip?
“Fine. Cam set her mug down and caught Blairs wrist before she
could slip
away.
“Whats
the
mat er?
Blair smiled and brushed her fingers over Cams chest again.
“Nothing.
Cam waited until Blair had sipped her cof ee, then plucked the cup
from her hand and deposited it next to hers on the counter. Then she
threaded her arms around Blairs waist and pul ed her gently against her
body. She kissed Blair a little bit longer than her normal morning hel
o, and then studied Blairs eyes. “Something happen I should know
about?
“Just a case of the blahs, Blair said lightly. She nipped at Cams chin.
“Real y. Go to work.
“Youl tel me when youre ready, right? Cam murmured, placing
another kiss gently on Blairs temple.
“Mmm hmm, Blair
sighed.
“Ready
now?
Laughing, Blair pressed her mouth to the hol ow at the base of Cams
throat. “Ive forgot en how persistent you are. I was just thinking that
what you do, what you al do, isnt confined to some of ice in a building
in DC or Langley anymore. Its everywhere, wherever
we are. Even here.
Cam caressed Blairs back. “I wish I hadnt had to bring this into our
home. I
wish it didnt touch you, or us. As soon as I can, Il move the
team
Blair shushed her with a kiss, sliding her hands into Cams hair and
melding her body a lit le more tightly to Cams. She felt Cams heart beat
against her breast and the muscles in Cams stomach and thighs tighten.
She felt the connection that held her secure no mat er where she was,
no mat er what was happening, and realized that just as the danger was
part of their life, no mat er where they were, so was their love. And that
mat ered more to her than any place on Earth. She stroked Cams neck
as she leaned back in her arms. “Thats not necessary. Id
rather you and the others work here if its the most secure location. She
pressed her hand to Cams heart. “This is my safe place.
Cams eyes darkened and she held Blair more tightly. The next kiss was
rougher, longer, deeper.
“Cam, Blair said just a lit le breathlessly. “One
word.
“What, Cam growled, sliding her hands under the back of Blairs
T-shirt.
“Briefing. Cam
hesitated. “What?
Blair laughed and bumped her pelvis into Cams crotch. “I love to
make you forget yourself, butwhat time is your briefing with Felicia and
Renée?
“Hel , Cam mut ered, tracing the edge of Blairs ear with her mouth.
“How did you know I had one?
“Because its morning and you always brief in the morning. Blair
murmured appreciatively and closed her eyes as Cam sucked her
earlobe. Cams breath was quick and hot against her neck. Nothing
aroused her more than Cams desire. “Careful.
“I was tired and sore when I got home last night, Cam whispered,
kissing her way down the pulse that shimmered in Blairs throat. “Im
not anymore. She nipped at Blairs neck when Blair tilted her head back
with a sigh. “And I didnt thank you yet for the massage.
Blair caught her breath as Cam skimmed her fingers around her sides and
over her stomach. When Cam stroked higher, brushing the
undersurfaces of her breasts, her nipples tightened in anticipation of a
caress. She was dangerously close to not caring if Cam had a briefing
or if Diane came looking for her any minute to take a walk on the
beach, which was their habit. “You have two
seconds to decideeither move your hands or be late for your briefing.
Because if you get me any more excited, Il have to come, and since you
started it, I expect
“You started it. Cam was seriously considering delaying the briefing
when a discreet cough from the doorway caught her at ention. She lifted
her head from Blairs neck and found herself staring at Tanner Whitley.
“Sorry, Tanner said, grinning broadly, “but Stark said to come on
back.
“Remind me to speak to her about that, Cam
mut ered.
Blair pushed Cams hands away and spun around, leaning her back
against
Cams
front.
“Tanner!
“I
was
in
the
neighborhood.
“Ha ha. You live next door. Blair drew Cams arms around her
middle and folded hers over them. “Whats up?
“Wel , I
what Ive been doing at the marina. She slid her hands into the pockets of
her khakis and rocked back and forth, stil grinning. “But I get the feeling
this isnt a good time.
