Maybe not your body, but your heart . . . !

[He sucks in a sharp breath between gritted teeth. No. He needs to get a hold of himself, or he'll contribute to the problem all over again. If he scares her off now, he'll be the scummiest scum of the earth.

So what now?]

Can I brew you some tea at night? I'll still keep my distance. But if it'll help you relax and sleep better . . .