Frederic swayed with Karen for a long, long moment, kissing her back when her lips found his. When he stepped back finally, it was only so he could get ready for bed. Once she was too, he scooped her into his arms and carried her bridal style to the bed they were to share. He gently laid her down and kissed her tenderly, one of his hands coming to gently cup the side of her face, his thumb brushing over her cheek.