It was not, indeed, difficult to figure out what he was thinking: his hands on her were articulate enough already. Reward or research, it hardly mattered - even if she had no excuse she was sure she could have found one. She did have rather a talent for that.

And she was sure she did have a thing or two she could teach him, but if he was offering. Let it be another challenge to him. Gordon seemed to thrive on them. “Well, of course,” Ester replied, with a breathy laugh, “you’re welcome to try.”

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