There was that flicker of hope in Liam's face when Riley leaned closer, but then his priest was retreating and reaching for... dessert. Ducking his head, he couldn't help a soft laugh. All right. Well, that was all evidence enough to Liam that this attraction was incredibly mutual. So he didn't see any reason to give up just yet.

"You never answered my question." When had Riley last been kissed? Before he took his vows? Before his time in the seminary? Or something stolen and forbidden after he'd taken up the priest collar? Inquiring minds, Father.

Liam reached over to take one of the cookies, nibbling at it even as his gaze never left Riley's face.