The man dipped his head and nibbled on her earlobe. His long fingers clutched her chin, compelling her to look at him.
He whispered in his charming voice, "Why do you have an expression that seems to say I'm about to eat you alive?"
"That's… You appear to be in a bad mood."
He closed his eyes slightly, his face laced with fatigue. "Just feeling a little tired."
He had three video conferences early this afternoon, and those were followed by some complicated matters that needed resolution.
He was unavoidably feeling a little frustrated.
She reached out to rub his temple with adequate force in an attempt to ease his aching nerves.
"Do you feel better?" asked the woman as she eyed his knitted eyebrows.
"I feel better!"
The man opened his eyes and grabbed her chin before giving her lips a peck. "Is there something you want to discuss with me?"
She nodded at first but shook her head next.