"I did not."
He laughed quietly. "You took off all your clothes in front of me. What, then, did you expect of me?"
"You are the one who told me to take them off."
He grunted. "I did not expect you to actually do it."
"Yet, I did do it, and the result was wonderful." She sighed.
"When I return," he whispered, "I shall ensure we make love…many times. In this way, we may be in each other's thoughts until I come back here. But, not now."
"Oh, all right. May I walk with you to your horse?"
"No. You are to go back to bed." He took her by the shoulders and turned her around, gently tapping her on the bottom to send her on her way. But, when she didn't take a step forward, he reached out and pulled her back into his arms, fitting her backside up close to him.
She whispered, "You want to make love to me. I can feel it."
"Indeed, I do, and I will look forward to my return here. Now, go!"
"Oh, all right," she said as she took a step forward toward their tiny lodge. "I will try to do as you say."
He grinned as he watched her walk away, appreciating the sway of her hips. He shook his head, knowing she was hoping they might make love because he would then be unable to leave this night. And, he was tempted…mighty tempted.
