The soft bounce of the mattress was evident as she sat down, and she could feel the softness of the bed sheets surrounding her.

Alaric was atop her, flashing a seductive smile. "Baby, remember what I said when you first visited my place?"

The memory flashed in her mind: "My bed’s bigger than the hotel’s… care to try it?"

She glanced at the oversized, custom-made bed. Not only was it huge, but it was also incredibly soft, just perfect for anyone with back pain.

Suddenly, Alaric pinned her hands to the sides, closing the gap between them.

"Baby, with such a strong ability to learn, should I teach you something...