That gets a genuine belly laugh out of her.

'Oh right, of course. A chore. You're such a charmer. How the hell did I resist for so long?' The last is muttered against his lips as she steals another kiss.

'You, don't move. I'll be right back.'

She slips from the bed and heads for the bath, tutting under her breath. Maybe he can hear the smile in her voice even in the darkness.