That smile was so rewarding in and of itself, it made him feel warm all over, though the way her fingers slid down his back as her lips pressed to his sure didn't hurt. "I promise," he affirmed, though his smile did turn a little sheepish when she said exactly what he was thinking, that she didn't want to part. "I don't want you to, either... but I don't want to risk your dad waking up and finding out you're not there." Leckie always woke with the dawn, and he was tempted for a moment to suggest sending her back to her room then... but it was still a risk. He didn't know how early her father would get up, and there was always the chance he could get an emergency call in the middle of the night. "But I like right where you are, just now."