Before, when their bodies were this close, Gabby would usually try her naughty tricks on her husband. But tonight, she was not inclined to do anything, and she prayed that Jason wouldn’t mind and just go to sleep.

They have been lying together for almost an hour but sleep was still elusive for Gabriella. She couldn’t sleep immediately when Jason’s arms were wrapped around her waist. She was scared to discover if he had an erection because she was not yet ready to get laid. Not tonight, not tomorrow or even next week.

“Honey?”

He whispered the endearment into her ear and Gabriella closed her eyes tightly. She tried to...