Edward still couldn’t believe what he had just heard. His heart raced uncontrollably while his breathing grew uneven, all stirred by the images in his mind. They were fanciful, yes, but very plausible given the moment.

“Do you want me to stay with you tonight?” he asked, flustered.

“Yes…” she answered naturally, sinking into the back of the couch. “Let’s sleep together, but don’t get any ideas. We’re just going to sleep,” she warned.

“Alright, then. Let’s sleep,” he replied. They both laughed out loud, the wine clearly having taken its effect.

Edward followed her to the bedroom, nervous, and within seconds, they both collapsed onto the bed, laughing like...