Kainé bites back another impatient remark. She knows he’s right—knows this is necessary—but it doesn’t stop her body from twitching at the feeling of his fingers. There’s a shaky breath, a sharp exhale when he leaves her empty.

This is the first time she’s seen another person—a man—naked. She props herself up on her elbows, tilting her head to the side as she drags her gaze over him. A scoff leaves her lips.

“Tch. You’re cocky, I’ll give you that.” A slow smirk tugs at the corner of her lips, but her voice carries the weight of something else. It’s not hesitation, but something close.

She shifts, spreading her legs just slightly in an unmistakable invitation. Her fingers trail lazily down her stomach, teasing. She lifts her chin. “Well? Are you just going to stand there?”