“Now, now, my love,” Bernard replied with an easy smile while his insides roiled. “There is no need for such crude words between us, is there? We both had a good time, don’t you think? You need rest, and I have to go. If I get in that bed with you, you won't be getting that rest you so deserve, you know,” he said as he picked up his coat jacket.

“I need to rest my ass; who asked you?” She fired back at him as she knelt on the bed to face him, not giving a damn that she was naked to his amused eyes. She wished she could...