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If there had been a specific tihtening Maybe it was because he took his time, or because there were so many opportunities that were passed over – whatever the case, it wasn’t as unpleasant as she had i her while she cried It wasn’t pain that caused the tears In fact, she had no idea why she cried She simply felt sad, as if she had lost soht she inity Maybe that was part of it, but it felt more complicated Still, as welcome as his compassion was, it only served to increase her tears

Later when she woke to darkness, his arm was draped across her protectively For a fewin the security of his presence His warm breath puffed on her bare shoulder with the rhythm of sleep The contentment that consumed her body and soul wasn’ther beliefs regarding chastity – even when he didn’t agree, he had expressed his respect for her Alex was a good lover - in more ways than one He was as concerned with her wants and needs as he ith his own He understood the value of a gentle caress and a soft spoken word He was attentive and understanding Those were the things that

She ran a hand across his forear the feel of his muscles No more would she crawl between icy sheets and shiver until her own body heat warmed thee noises in the night, a sie would replace the telephone call she was too asha her that they hadn’t eaten supper Glancing at the clock, she sighed It o-thirty in the ry

Gently lifting his arm, she slid out froown and headed for the kitchen Washing her hands in the kitchen sink so that she wouldn’t disturb hierator It seemed an invasion of his privacy, but he had insisted that it was now all theirs, not his

"I don’t think you’ll find much in there"

His voice startled her to the point that she squealed She turned to find hi her

He smiled "I didn’t mean to scare you"

"I’ht"

His broered "why are you sorry"

She straightened, folding her ar to be in trouble if I say I’ht?"

He chuckled "Not if you can find soo to the store tomorrow - today, but I can fix us a snack"

Ten rilled cheese sandwich andIt was nice sitting there with hiaze searched her face "Are you alright?"

A war his questioning gaze "Yes" She bit her lower lip

His hand covered hers gently "I understand"

Understand? How could he when she didn’t? Maybe it was relief fro about that moment – or hormones

"It will be different next tiaze lifted to his Was he disappointed?

He leaned back in his chair and watched her, his eyes twinkling with huets better with practice, Care would have to be an improvement - and what about the loss of innocence? Wasn’t that innocence what attracted hi, he leaned forward to rise "I was looking forward to sleeping in this " He stood and held a hand down to her "How about you?"

She grasped his hand and came out of the chair with his assistance He slipped an arm around her shoulder and turned toward their bedrooht now

Her concerns were unfounded, as usual This tiled next to him and they slept in each other’s ar to be a wonderful change