Chapter 18: Shy Elise

At his words, Elise's cheeks flared crimson. Flustered, she asked, "Do I have to take everything off?" Santino almost said no. Then he took in the widow's shy, irresistible poise, and a thought flashed across his mind. "Ahem, there isn't a strict rule. It's just that..." He broke off and looked at her. "It's just what?" Sensing he had not finished, Elise pressed him. Watching her anxious face, Santino was secretly pleased, then answered seriously, "It's just that, if we do it that way, my chances...