COME AND TEACH ME

"Yet everyone's been showing off their abs to you. And you didn't even want to touch them?" he teased.

Emerald pouted, looking genuinely hurt. "I swear, I didn't even consider it."

Emerald's slender fingers gently brushed Alaric's lips, her eyes large and pleading as she spoke in a soft, playful tone, "The only thing I was thinking about was your body. My dear, strong man, you know you love me…"

Emerald's gaze never left him, her shy, fox-like eyes drawing Alaric in, leaving his throat dry. *This girl is learning quickly.*

Their eyes locked, tension thickening the air between them. When Emerald saw the man's dark eyes spark with desire, she knew she was halfway to winning. Remembering his cold demeanor earlier, she smirked slyly and winked at Alaric. 

"Sir, do you want this or not?"

Before she could finish, he pushed her down. Emerald realized they had landed on a soft patch of grass, something he'd clearly chosen in advance.