Her cheeks flush even deeper at your words. "Thank you, my lord," she whispers shyly, her voice barely above a whisper. She can feel the warmth spreading throughout her body as she lies beside you and listens to your heartbeat. It's so loud... yet somehow comforting.
She turns her head slightly, meeting your gaze for the first time tonight. Her eyes are wide with desire and confusion, but there's something else there too - a spark of determination that ignites within her.