He laid beside her and held her from behind as she was curled into a ball.
He pulled the duvet over their bodies and placed a pillow under Jeanne's head.
"Rest now, Jelly Bean."
He switched off the lights from the switch just above the headboard.
He stroked her hair as they both fell into a deep slumber.
***
Jeanne woke up with light feathery strokes on her arm. She found herself on her side with Ethan cuddling her from behind. She turned with a frown that softened to find Ethan looking and smiling at her.
The memories of the precious night flooded her mind and she gave a wide grin.
"Morning, Jelly Bean," he said, planting tiny kisses on her shoulders and upper arm, his morning voice deep and sexy.
"You smell minty," she said.
"Perks of the job. I gargle with mouthwash whenever
