My gaze slid away as I recalled the stroke and press of Asterion's cock through silk. But that hadn't been seduction so much as a dreamy necessity. I still wondered why he'd done it and then vanished before I could really thank him. Was he only worried about my hunger, or was there any selfish enjoyment on his side? "Don't take it personally that he didn't return," Conall said, ducking his head to catch my eye, winking at me. "If anything, it's a testament to how badly he wants to be here." I bit my lip, considering a question, but Conall continued on before I could sort it out.