He's a clever little thing, isn't he?"<br />She leaned in to drop a kiss on the kitten's soft head, reaching to move him off Griffin's chest. He reached for her hand, stopping her.<br />"And what about me?" he asked, his eyes burning into hers.<br />"What about you?"<br />"Am I not clever enough for a kiss?" His voice was gruff.<br />She favored him with a shy smile.<br />"You're more than clever enough, Griffin Channing.