MICHAEL

I heard the door click as I looked up in surprise and found her coming back to me. All the while, I thought she was already sleeping.

She stood facing me with her back resting against the doorknob. She looked totally ethereal as she splayed her hand on her thigh, I felt tightness in my groin as I watched her in false calmness.

"I changed my mind, Michael." She states coyly, not knowing the impact her natural beauty has on me. I swallowed loudly. "Changed your mind about what Aliana?"

"God no Michael, don't you dare stop."

"About leaving tomorrow. I'd stay on with you for now." Slowly, she...