I take her hand, leading her out of the kitchen. I tell her to lie down on the bed. She obeys immediately, and I lie down next to her, leaning over her slightly. I give her a quick peck on the lips before kissing my way down her chin, her neck, across her collarbone. I suck on her nipple quickly before I reach her new tattoo. I don't kiss it; I know enough about tattoos to know she should keep it dry and clean. I touch it gently with my index finger.

She shivers slightly. I'm unsure ...