That Pond libido will get him every time. After all, this was the woman who had so boldly declared herself to be quite the screamer in front of him and her parents. That had certainly put him off balance for a few moments. Just like right now. It was fine, she was used to his awkwardness when it came to this sort of thing, so his squirming and nervousness only serve to amuse her.

There was nowhere he could run to. No excuses he could make. She had him cornered and they both knew it. "Let's just call it practice for our wedding night." River's voice is a seductive purr. Her lips graze his. Short and over too quickly for both their likings. She was being a tease on purpose, as per their usual encounters.