*Kiona*

I awake to faint sunlight streaming in through the windows, disappointed to discover I am alone. But I can see the shallow dip in the pillow where his head has rested while he held me.

After escorting me to the bed, he crawled beneath the covers with me. While he had not removed his trousers, at least I had his bare chest to snuggle against, to glide my fingers over.

I had counted his ribs and kissed the hollow in their center. I had inhaled the earthy fragrance of him. Too sated to speak, I had merely absorbed his presence and enjoyed the way he held me close with...