[ He laughs after another kiss before ceasing in stroking her ear. There was a look of feigned indignation when he meet her gaze once more. ]

Surely you jest! I certainly haven't the faintest notion what you're going on about.

[ His reason for stopping though was to shift his hold around her middle so that his hands could switch places, allowing him to stroke her other, unattended ear now. ]

Whatever gave you that idea?