Simon allowed himself to chuckle softly at the doubtful expression on Sara's face. "Do not look so worried, Sara; my only intention is to unzip the back of your gown, not to force some strange sexual practice on you."

Her cheeks were slightly flushed as she glanced at him over the bareness of her shoulder once she had rolled slightly away from him. "Maybe force wouldn’t be necessary."

Simon drew in a sharp breath even as he bent down to slowly lower the zip at the back of her black gown. ...