"Take as long as you need," Krem said, trailing his fingertips across her skin slowly. He kept his weight off her for the most part, but let the slight weight of the toy rest in the crook of his thigh for now, the solidness a sort of promise, a reassurance of more if she'd like.

"Or we can stop for now." He smiled. "I can go finish up the cake, we can have a slice, some more wine. Whatever you'd like."