Anita watches them for a moment, the way they sit against one another, and she almost -- almost -- regrets the terms she's set. It seems perfectly natural for them, for Asher to be held by Jean-Claude...

And then she realizes everyone is being so very careful, and if they keep it up, nothing will be done. Someone has to get naked, and she supposes that someone will be her. She slides off the bed, kicking off her heels and shedding her jacket. Then, before she can lose her nerve, she removes her blouse and slips out of her skirt and stockings, standing briefly in just her satin navy bra and panties set.

Anita then crawls back onto the bed, meeting Asher's gaze once more as she taps on his ankles, demanding without a word that he part his legs.