Deceptive Tenderness

"You look stunning. You can wear this in the bedroom from now on." Alaric handed Valerie a bag with a smile. "But remember, you can only wear this in the room. Time to slip into something else before we head downstairs for dinner."

Valerie felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her and thought, 'Damn, Alaric, you did this on purpose.'

"Shall I give you privacy to change, or would you like to do it