I felt a blush creep up my neck, but a thrill of excitement coursed through me. This was all part of my plan, my slow seduction of my shy husband.

I pushed my chair back, stood, and walked to the head of the table where Vardaan sat. I leaned down, positioning myself so that only he could see what I was about to do. “Vardaan ji,” I whispered, my voice low and husky, “Ab meri baari hai. Maine jo sikhaya tha, use yaad rakhna.”