"Pancakes are done," I said softly into her ear.

Anna leaned limply against the counter, barely holding herself on her feet in the aftermath of her orgasm. She turned her head to look over her shoulder at me. I couldn't help myself and used the opportunity to put my hand on her chin and gently hold her in place while I kissed her.

It was a slightly firmer kiss than last time, though still nothing too passionate. Baby steps and all that. I could have sworn she kissed back this time.

"Let me take care of that," I said. "Go sit."

I pulled back and let Anna walk unsteadily to...