Claire
It's been years since I have slept in the same bed with a man. It's been even longer since a man wrapped his arms around my body while lying in bed together. I can't recall the last time I laid on a man's chest and feel asleep to his heartbeat. Simon and I stopped sleeping in the same bed a year before we got divorced.
Falling asleep in Richard's arms last night felt comforting and scary. I loved the way Richard squeezed me tight and made me feel as if he would protect me from any harm. Yet, the more I let my guard down, I fear he too will eventually cause me harm.
There were a few times throughout the night he seemed very restless as if something was bothering him. Now that he is sleeping peacefully, I don't want to wake him, but his grip is tightly around my body and I need s
