For what seemed like a long time, he held himself perfectly still, feeling like he was coming back to earth and sinking back into his body as his breaths grew more even. When his arms began to shake, he withdrew and laid down beside her. She slipped her hand into his and he laced his fingers through hers.
Later, after they washed up, Felina invited him to stay the night. He readily accepted the invitation and climbed back into bed with her. He fell into a deep sleep with her arm twined in his.
Connor woke with the sun on his face. He stretched and turned over on his side, only to find the other side of the bed empty. He found his jeans and pulled them on, then went in search of Felina. Downstairs, he followed the smell of coffee to the kitchen. The back door was open and he could see an
