Meeting Sean's gaze, Norah averted her eyes, unable to bear the intensity of the moment. "I got drunk last night. I hope you don't take it personally."

By now, Norah was really mortified. She didn't want to talk to Sean about what had happened the night before while they were still naked.

"I... I must attend to my duties. Sean, I implore you to depart upon dressing." Norah was eager for Sean to get out of there.