Gianna My eyes opened to the sound of raindrops pattering on the window. I groaned, my body feeling stiff and opened my eyes reluctantly. The room was enshrouded in darkness, but something told me it was actually past early morning. I groaned and then rolled over, my hand searching for the familiar warm body beside me. But all I found was a cold sheet and an empty bedside. Blinking, I sat up and was surprised to find the bed empty. Where was Nico? He went to bed with me, his side looked slept upon, and I remember falling asleep in his arms after I almost passed out. “You wanted me to make love to you. Now I’m doing exactly that.” I blushed at the memory. He did make love to me last night, the kind of lovemaking I have always fantasized about in my daydreams and when I was having

