Stopping mid-run, she swung open the door and grinned at Eliot.
"You're my new favorite hero, darling." She moved over to where he stood, making sure to step on Edward as she did. Her fingers touched the side of his face, tracing a bruise and a cut. "Oh, tsk. You're hurt. He'll pay for that as well."
Slowly, she slid her fingers in his hair and touched her mouth to his. First slowly, then deeper, her excitement translating into passion.