As Katherine lay there, her gaze fixed on Cassian, who was now unbuttoning his shirt with a playful smile. "My lady, don't be embarrassed," he said smoothly, "it's just as you said—a medical procedure."
The words struck a chord, reminding Katherine of the time she had reassured Cassian with the same phrase when he hesitated to massage her folds. She hadn't imagined the tables would turn, leaving her on the submissive side of their dynamic.
Despite the situation, Katherine's confidence and maturity remained intact. She was a strong, worldly woman, her youthful appearance belying her true age. She wasn't some naive maiden but a woman in her thirties who knew herself and the world well.
