Lulu was too rigid. Even when Seamus placed his hand gently on her shoulder, her body stiffened as if she were made of wood, and every touch made her freeze in place.
It was the first time he had dealt with women like this, someone who locked up completely just from contact, and strangely enough, it started to make him uneasy too.
"Calm down a little. It's not like I'm going to hurt you," he said, his tone softer now. "Think of it like this… sex is one of the highest forms of love."
He took her hand and guided it to his chest, pressing it there so she could feel his warmth and steady heartbeat. "What do you feel when you touch me? Do you feel happy?"
Lulu nodded quickly without saying anything, her face already flushed red, the warmth spreading all the way to her ears.
