I eyed him suspiciously, as if I feared he'd actually carry out the threat.

We were, of course, in an elevator, and anyone could walk in at any given time.

"Okay. I'm not teasing you anymore. Come here," Lyon said.

I did not move. "Why?"

I sensed that no good could come of going through with his demand.

Lyon took a breath. "You're too far from me."

Although he wanted to do so much with me, he realized that it was prudent to go slow. He did not wish to scare me off.

"This distance is fine, and I'll be getting out of the elevator soon-" Before I could continue,...