Malachi just felt more encouraged, even more eager, as she responded. It was good enough for him. She would be honest with him. He certainly wasn't offended when she requested him to help her along. Smiling in return, he kissed her softly, whispering against her mouth, "My pleasure." His hand dropped from her hip and slid between their bodies. He began to rub circles around the bundle of nerves, hoping to spur her along.