Maximus and I took our time in the shower, making sure that all the dirt, sweat and blood was well washed off our bodies before we found the bed. He crawled in first, patting the spot next to him, which I gladly slid into. The bed felt amazing, something I didn’t think I missed so much until my aching body was engulfed by it. “I want to do something special for our first time together.” Maximus’s deep voice rattled into my ear as he pulled me into his arms. “Do you have something in mind?” I chuckled as I turned to face him, pushing my exposed chest into his. He growled in approval as he kissed my forehead before answering. “Perhaps.” I couldn’t help but chuckle as I nestled into his arms, sleep already threatening to take over. I forced our situation out of my mind. Tomorrow I will

