Chris entered my room visibly tense, her nerves evident in the way she looked around.

“P-Please… be gentle with me, Baron,” she said, her voice shaking.

Under normal circumstances, that’s something one would say in the bedroom, not immediately upon entering. Clearly, her nervousness was clouding her judgment.

Some nobles with unusual tastes might find a woman trembling with such innocence alluring, rushing straight into things. But I had no intention of being so hasty. I preferred when both partners could enjoy themselves.

“Chris, we’re not starting right now. Take a deep breath and try to relax first,” I said …