Cassius's hands lingered on Isabelle's hips, his lips still tingling from their kiss as he gazed down at her naked form, her shy beauty stirring a warmth in his chest that went beyond mere desire.
And with a sudden, playful grin, he slid one arm beneath her knees and the other around her back, lifting her into his arms like a princess in a single, smooth motion.
Isabelle let out a startled squeak, her hands flying to his shoulders as her wide blue eyes blinked up at him, surprise and delight flushing her cheeks.
"Young Master!" She exclaimed, her voice a soft, breathless laugh as she clung to him, her bare skin warm against his shirt. "What...What are you doing?" But even as she spoke, a happy, gleeful smile spread across her face, her heart fluttering at the tender way he held her, cradling her close as he turned toward the bathroom.
