"You'll have to prove it," he countered finally.
"Oh, I intend to." Norina's voice dropped an octave, taking on a tone he was quick to recognize as teasing. "Though, I wasn't aware the great Castis Vakarian was a man who needed convincing."
His mandibles twitched, betraying a flicker of amusement. "Don't let the name fool you. I'm not so easily impressed."
"Good." She stepped closer. For the briefest of moments, she could hear his breathing still. "I like myself a challenge."
In which Castis is absolutely whipped by his future wife.