a new level

I see a glimmer of understanding in his gaze before he carefuly looks down. That simply will not do. I nudge his chin up, forcing him to meet my eyes with his own. "No, no. I don't want you playing coy on me, Stephen. I want to read your reactions, and your hunger plainly."

He makes no sound, but I see the slight tightening at the corners of his eyes. "As you wish, My Lady"