"So confident," she teased, enjoying the quiet ease of the moment. There was nothing especially harried or rushed in it. They were simply just there. "I might have to test that assertion at some point."

Reinette did not break Jack's gaze, meeting it just as confidently as she met his mouth. Again, there was no rush. It simply was.

And that was all that was required.

Her eyes and thoughts, however, were slightly shadowed when he pulled back.

"Hardly mine now. Not after how we parted." Reinette continued to look at Jack. "Do you think that is wise?"