Goosebumps crept along her flesh when the timepiece in her hand purred, thrumming as it vibrated. Did it respond to her? Once more, a soft, heated whisper caught her attention, "Open...see."
Shudder.
She switched hands, drawing the right one along the coverlet to wipe away nervous sweat. The anxiety overwhelmed her. Hell, she was as nervous as a virgin at a Roman orgy. She took a fortifying breath, and pushed the button atop the crown. A soft click sounded in the tense silence. "What am I doing?"
Breathing a sigh laced with anticipatory dread, she pulled the cover open far enough to peer down at the glowing face. It was so beautiful. Unable to stop, she ran a finger over the glass, and almost pissed her pants when the whole thing pulsed.
It liked that!
She shook her head, astonished. Curiosity overrode commonsense, and she slid her fingers over the watch face again. This time, the numbers began to glow in response.
"See..."