He scoffed and poked her sides. "Other boyfriends, hm? Silly me, how could I forget. The entire harem of lovers you've gained, all of which I have to fight for your affection." He kissed her again, then sat up, his hands trailing down her sides to rest on her hips. Carson squeezed gently and smiled down at her, head tilting to one side. "We can relax for now, though. We'll take a couple of days to just rest and refresh. That mountain climb was not forgiving in the least." He reached up to scratch at his jaw and the stubble that had begun to grow more thickly there. "And I need to shave and shower and all that, too. Unless you think I should grow a beard."