As his eyes caught hers, she felt the shiver crawl up her spine. Lips parted as she took a deep breath only to unexpected gasp softly as he said he didn't mind her looking. The idea of being given permission to look at him like this made her chest erupt in butterflies and the blush to even touch her ears. And no matter how much she wanted to let her eyes slip lower, she held his gaze, slit pupils dilated to show more black.

Her eyes didn't wander till he started to get up. Instantly they followed tracks of water droplets over skin that left her longing to touch and follow. She'd known lust. One her age would not make it this far without knowing it. But Alec... Alec left her stunned for words and wanting more than just the carnal pleasure of sex. She wanted more than that.

Thoughts breaking as he faltered, she moved forward. At first, her hands rested on his sides to steady him, but she could feel him through the towel. Feverish thoughts ran through her mind as she lifted her eyes to his. "You are healing fast. I'm horrible for wanting it to take a while... so I can touch you." Lowering her head, she tried to catch her breath as her hands moved. They took entirely too long drying him off. She moved to his hair first then slowly worked down. Part of her even screamed at her behavior, but she didn't stop.

Finally dropping the towel, she carefully checked the larger wounds and let her hands linger on his skin. When she was certain all were getting better and not worse, she pressed a little closer, hands on his hips almost shyly. "You mentioned I've seen a lot of men naked for healing... but honestly... I leave it to Catarina normally. You... you are different. I don't know why, but you drew me in. And the more I talk to you, the more drawn to you I am."