[Honor]

William sucked in a sudden breath at her unexpected touch. Slowly, he turned his head to look at her. He should laugh now and put a rest the their little joke, but he was tempted to let it continue. He almost want to see how far it could go before she would realize it wasn't a joke for him anymore.

He lifted his hand and placed it gently under her chin, bringing her face just a little closer. "You've done so well, having resisted all this time. Should I reward you?" His voice was as playful as he could make it, but it was edged with a husky attraction. He hoped he hid it well.