Gabriella chuckled at Ben's frustrated expression. "The woman loves sex and believes it's the best therapy," she said with a smile that defused some of Ben's ire. "So... did it work?" she asked quietly.

Ben glanced up quickly to see her expression. It was just open interest. No jealousy, no fear, or pain. No hurt feelings. Ben felt a bloom of warmth spread through his heart as he gazed at the beautiful woman sitting in front of him. "You keep taking my breath away, Gabriella. I don't deserve you," he said with conviction. "No, they didn't get me into bed. There was no sex... well, not for me, at least."...