She leaned into that touch, closing her eyes and letting her free hand fall into her lap. If only he would always touch her like that now. Even if it was all she ever received, it was more than she'd had before in her life, and that it was Todd made it that much better. More meaningful, more satisfying. Sensual, even.

"I couldn't have done it without you," she told him, looking up at him with an expression that was grateful and something more. "My Commander."