Dr. Jay point of view "Close your eyes," I said softly, my voice dropping to that soothing timbre I knew worked so many wonders. She obeyed. "Breathe deeply. In... and out. Feel your body sinking into the couch, heavy and relaxed." She complied, her chest rising and falling rhythmically. I watched her lips part, her tongue darted out to wet them. f**k, I wanted to kiss those dang lips tight then, taste that nervousness turn it to need. But be patient, Jay. Be patient. "That's it. Now, imagine a warm light washing over you, starting at your toes and moving up. It loosens everything it touches—no tension, just pure release. " Damn! This was me narrating more than relaxation; I was planting seeds. Release. Loosen. All these were words that could twist into commands for her to open for

