Before Faith could argue, Ross began to move upward, his hands trailing along her sides as he kissed a path up her body.
His touch was both possessive and tender, as though he were claiming her inch by inch.
He reached for the hem of her pajama shirt, his fingers brushing against her skin as he pulled it over her head.
Faith's breath caught as her bare skin was exposed to him, the cool air of the room contrasting with the heat of her flushed body.
Next came her bra, and when her chest was finally bare, Ross paused to take in the sight before him. His gaze darkened, filled with hunger and reverence.
"You're so beautiful," he murmured, his voice thick with emotion.
Faith felt a fresh wave of embarrassment wash over her, and she instinctively moved to cover herself. But Ross gently caught her wrists, pulling her hands away.
"Don't hide from me," he said softly, his tone both commanding and reassuring.