It was the counterpoint to Molly's kiss that surprised her and slipped her out of the thrall of the arrow or the slip of the empathic shield. Her kiss went from hungered need to slow and easy in reply, with a quick teasing nip to his lower lip before she pulled back.

"Shit. Sorry. I thought I had my shields tight enough. On the bright side, I didn't use my hands on your pretty ass." Her expression was rueful but also teasing.