Knox

The way she goes tense in my arms made me raise an eyebrow, almost touching my hairline.

Her hesitation gets me worried. What if I'm just making things up and she didn't even hear my question.

I decided to give it one last shot. I dig my fingers into her hair as she lay on my chest, our breath mingling.

“Baby, I asked a question.”

“Hmmm, what did you say? Sorry I wasn't paying attention.”

I chuckled and let my hand glide down her back with smooth skin. She's so exhausted from our love making. I press my lips against her hair,inhaling the floral scent.

Though the room has...