Daniela knew that Strax wasn't expecting her, but that only made the idea even more irresistible. With a mischievous smile on her lips, she stepped into the tub with the confidence of someone who knew exactly the impact she was making. The water rippled around her as she approached slowly, enjoying the expression of momentary surprise on Strax's face.
"Surprised to see me?" she teased, her voice low and full of mischief, as her eyes met his with disarming intensity. Each word was charged with an energy that seemed to heat the very air between them.
Strax raised an eyebrow, recovering quickly. "You caught me off guard, I admit..." He paused, his expression softening into a smile that was both amused and defiant. "But underestimating you was never my style. I knew you were up to something."