When the mark is bright and vivid, Nathaniel lifts Anders' robe over his head, folds it carefully, and sets it on an empty portion of cloak. Last time was a heated, needy thing. This time, he is going to show Anders how special he is.

He kisses down one arm to the hand, then each finger. The same treatment is given to the other arm. He kisses down Anders' chest to his heart, and pauses to listen. His hands glide over his stomach as he takes a nipple into his mouth and teases it to hardness.