The warmth from his hands contrasted with the coolness of the pendant and chain against her skin, and Padma repressed a shiver of desire. Then he was stroking her hair, and Padma leaned back ever so slightly into his touch.
"You remember my saris," Padma said delightedly, turning to face him. "You're very sweet."
Unable to resist temptation, Padma pushed him further back into the couch and climbed onto his lap, straddling his legs so she was sitting on his knees. She took his face in her hands and kissed him.