Col was about to settle into the comfortable bed, the soft silk sheets beckoning him to rest, when a soft knock echoed through the chamber. He paused, his hand hovering over the blankets, and turned towards the door. He walked over and opened it, his heart skipping a beat as he saw Shae standing in the hallway. He smiled, a warmth spreading through his chest, and opened the door wider, inviting her in. He closed the door behind them, the sound a soft click in the quiet room. Shae made her way over to his bed, her movements graceful and fluid. She lay across it, her body stretched out on the soft silk, her gaze fixed on him. "How are you feeling?" she asked, her voice soft and alluring. The sight of her took his breath away. Seeing her lying across his bed, her dress hiked up slightly,

