The sun broke through the cracks in his shutters and a couple of revelations came to mind. First, at some point in the night Carina snuck in and joined him in his bed. Second, he was ecstatic to have her there. His heart was beating at an increased rate. Who knew what everything was going to lead to, what mattered was what happened now. Claskan turned slightly, facing Carina. Her eyes were closed, but still she smiled as she slept. Could this work? His heart was sure it would, but his mind played the familiar doubtful tune. He touched her upper arm. Her skin was soft and smooth, something he expected, but the touch could not have been more surprising, an electric feeling that seemed to course through his body. It was the same as that first day. His focus had been on the pleasure feeling

