Plan.

Shikera wanted to push him away, wanting to deliver her argument to the end, but she didn't. Instead, she ran her hands against his chest and unbuttoned his shirt completely. Then she slipped her hands into his shirt and caressed his bare body, moaning into the kiss.

As soon as he felt her hands moving downwards, Ethan was quick to catch them as he ended their kiss.

"Don't do that, Kera..." he whispered, releasing her hands to button up his shirt. He rose up from the bed and assumed his former position and facial expression.

"Back to business," he began, frowning down at her. "It's as I said, and you should not try to help Esther with anything that will cause harm to you."

"Hm," Shikera answered, looking away from him. She continued, "What did Krystal say?"

Ethan ignored her question and instead posed his, "What did Mrs Mason say?"