With a satisfied sigh, he settled back into the furs, pulling Lady Ashford closer to him. She snuggled against him, her body still warm and sticky from their exertions. Her breath was soft and steady against his chest, her heartbeat a comforting rhythm that lulled him into a state of relaxation. He wrapped his arms around her tightly, feeling the weight of her head on his shoulder, her soft hair tickling his skin.
Theo knew that the night had changed things between them, had set a new precedent for their relationship. He had claimed her in a way that she hadn't expected, and she had submitted to him completely. It was a heady feeling, one that made his cock stir even now, thinking about the power he wielded over her.