Laura returned home relieved that she was physically well and didn't have to deal with any aftereffects. But at the same time, the anguish of knowing she no longer had excuses to avoid her husband overwhelmed her. She liked him; sometimes when he kissed her and said sweet things to calm her, Laura felt her heartbeat quicken. His scent stirred desires in her for something she couldn't even define. When he got off the horse, sweaty and shirtless, she didn't mind being close to him. In fact, it was wonderful to feel the contact and, even with her eyes closed, to know it was him with her, by his scent.
Marco got out of the car and kissed her. Before heading to his horse grazing at the entrance, near the steps, he took off his shirt and handed it to her.
Nervous, Laura took refuge in the shed
