“Excellent.” Fingers flexing, he resisted the urge to curl his fingers around her hip as if she were a Coheedswoman and indulge himself further in the warmth of her body. As it was, he allowed himself to enjoy the contact between them a couple moments longer before saying softly, “I think you know how happy I am to hear that.” She could feel it.

Letting his fingers trail lightly up her forearm, he moved his hand from hers to rest low on her waist, below her belly button but still over her clothes. “But I can see you’re busy now, and I know you don’t mix work and play.” Abruptly stepping back, Leander removed his hands and broke off the points of contact between them. “Curiosity is good, Zarha, but indulging it is better. When you finish your work, come find me and I’ll show you why.” If she let him, he would pull away, offer her a smile, and leave her wanting more.