[She hadn't intended it to come out that way, but in seeing his reaction, she realized how it had sounded. Her face heated, not helped by his question or the intensity of his eyes. He would not be her first lover, yet she felt inexperienced and shy whenever the hint of the bedding came into her head.

If she were going to fall back on old habits, she would follow the path and seduce him, as she had other men. She wanted to be genuine, to let him see a bit more of her private side.]

In the ways that a woman can bring her husband happiness. [Beyond the obvious.] I would ease your mind with conversation, sit with you when you are ill, bear your children, share your troubles...

...and of course, share your bed.