He kissed her like he needed her, still — whether he was engaged to Euphemia Clarke or not, Brooks kissed Morrigan because he still needed her. Mor took the kiss as a victory, and as clearance to touch him — she reached for his coat and grabbed onto it, pulling him to her until they were touching. Her wine sloshed onto her hand and out of the glass; if he was not in the doorway, she would have discarded it.

"Then make it hurt," she requested between kisses, leaning up to lick his bottom lip.