Taking time

Livia was expert. She knew exactly what to do. After all, she'd had quite a bit of recent experience on her Caribbean cruise, but she kept that to herself.

Sensing Paolo's wish to go slowly from his diffidence, she took her time as she took him. And when she was finished, and he was done and less of a physical danger, she let him hold her and explore her, slowly, gently, without any hint of hurry. Later, when recharged, she would let him complete the physical side of the lovemaking, allowing him to take the lead.

His loyalty was sealed.