Frederick leaned back against the soft, downy pillows ans sighed in contentment. Beside him, Cecil propped herself up on an elbow and studied him, a satisfied smile on her face. He grinned at her, then shut his eyes and sighed again. Ah! He thought smugly, life is indeed good.
"Are you content Freddie?" Cecil purred, using a well-manicured finger to trace the muscles on his bare chest. "Did I please you?"
He chuckled, "Of course my dear, you were remarkable...as always"
She smiled, pleased at his compliment and lay down on the bed with a soft laugh. "Thank you Frederick, you do know how to flatter a woman."
He muttered something unintelligible, exhaustion stealing over him in waves as he allowed his mind to wander. Inevitably, as it always did these days, thoughts of Laurel washed over
