Amelia went still as he held her, wondering if he meant now. He didn't move, so she guessed he just meant at some point.

"Goodnight," he whispered, turning to his side to envelope her in his arms.

"Night," she answered, sitting enough to take her hearing aids off and set them on the shelf. He let her go enough to do that, then pulled her in close again.

Amy was a little ashamed to admit she was disappointed that he hadn't taken her again. She had been excited at the thought of him making her scream for him again. She fell asleep feeling a little unwanted.

When he woke her...