Tossing the tie onto the bed, Ray turned a look on Asher, giving his head a small, slow shake. Gaze unwavering, he put both hands to work on the belt, finishing the job before he opened his mouth.

"Keep talking," he told him, pushing Asher back onto the bed and taking a moment to admire the view. "We'll see how long it takes me before you can't string a sentence together," he added, dropping to his knees.