My head shook in agreement. "I am not a fantasist," I said. As a matter of fact, I'm simply glad to be here. My self-satisfaction grew as I laughed at my own insufficiency. This little act brought me such joy. I really wanted to spend time with him and see him grow up.

In silence, he toyed with my nipples for a long time, kindling the flames in my stomach as he let his hand stray where it would. There had been an awkward quiet between us, and I wondered if he was attempting to make up for it by making me fill it in. In addition, Luke was much...