He nodded briefly, before leaning forward enough to press his forehead against hers. His hands moved over her shoulder blades. "If things were done faster they were done in secret behind closed doors. And generally only with chamber maids or other in house help."
He wet his lips, though they were close enough that she could feel his tongue against her own as well. "I respect you far more than I had those women. Which is why I insisted on moving things slowly."