He reacted with enthusiasm, despite the concern she could sense still lurking in his body. After all, this was unusual behaviour on her part; while she was always responsive when he kissed her, natural inhibitions made her reluctant to initiate. This time, however, she was almost frantic in her aggression. She tore at his finely tailored robes and snaked her hands over the pale, hard muscles of his chest, greedily covering every inch of skin even as her tongue delved into his mouth. He let out a low, ragged moan and pulled away.