The teasing, light touch of her long fingers drove a small, soft sigh out of him. He squirmed on the bed a little, though he tried to stay as still as possible for her.

The slap stung, a bright blossom of near pain as skin struck skin, and then diffused quickly to heat under his skin. He breathed out slowly, pressing his cheek to the blanket and folding his arms neatly above his head so he would make no attempt to stop her or cover himself up.