Chapter Six
Once
“Yul?”
The lodge was quiet. A peaceful silence wrapped around the structure. The small panes in the large bedroom window winked at her as they reflected the passing lanterns accompanying the people who were out and about, even at this late hour.
Beside her, her husband shifted positions. She knew he was still awake. He’d heard her. Smiling, she reached out and touched a heavily muscled arm.
“A few more minutes, my love. You wore me out this last time,” he murmured against his pillow.
She lightly punched him in the shoulder, giggling. “Yul!”
Yulen rolled over onto his side and reached for her, snagging her waist and drawing her closer to him. “You have one minute to plea your case before I’m completely unconscious.”
“I just wanted to ask you a question.”
“Can’t it
