Callan froze when Emily deepened the kiss. Unable to resist, he kissed her back. Just as he was getting really into it, Emily pulled back.
Before he could recover, she picked up her controller and gave her finishing moves to end the game.
"Yes!" Emily screamed excitedly.
Callan blinked at the screen, then he looked at her slowly.
"You cheated," he said in disbelief.
"I used strategy," she corrected proudly, then burst into laughter. "You lost!"
Callan stared at her for another moment before shaking his head slightly.
"You're unbelievable."
Emily grinned victoriously and dropped the controller onto the couch.
"Looks like somebody has to cuddle me all night."
Callan let out a soft breath through his nose.
For the first time since she came into the living room, he looked less shut down.
Emily's heart softened at the sight.
She moved closer immediately and slipped both arms around his neck before he could pull away again.
"I win," she whispered smugly.
