He huffed a little at the punch, laughing lightly since she hadn't hurt him one bit. "You know me, I'm all talk." Well, he was full of crap sometimes, so there was that. Maybe some other time he'd be able to stay up and make love to her all night long, but tonight definitely was not that night.

Tugging the covers up, he snuggled close as he draped an arm over her figure, keeping her close. He kissed her nose and temple, closing his eyes and heaving a soft sigh. "I love you too, Lady Mary Kirk."