Catherine's smile froze mid-way, her golden eyes widening just a fraction. Isaac wasn't the type to drop sweet lines like that, not to her, not so openly.
She opened her mouth, ready to tease him back and regain the upper hand, but he was already walking, carrying her down the short hallway to the bedroom in that steady princess carry.
He kicked the door shut behind them and laid her down on the bed.
The mattress dipped under their combined weight. The room was dim, lit only by the soft glow of the bedside lamp.
Catherine's fox ears twitched once, the golden fur catching the light, and her three celestial tails fanned out behind her.
She let them show on purpose, as a little distraction while she gathered herself and prepared to take control like always.
Isaac climbed over her, knees bracketing her hips, and looked down at her like he was memorizing every detail.
