She stared at me like I'd grown a third eye. "But the others..."

"There are no others. Not that matter. All that matters to me is in this room right now." I glanced over at Beth who was waiting patiently.

"Tell me. Tell me you'll do everything you can to make sure we never sleep apart."

She moved away from me for a second, and I was worried. But she just lowered her arms and let the robe fall from her shoulders. She took my hands in hers, and moving backward, drew me to our bed. She reclined in her usual spot, opening her arms and legs for me, pulling...