They lay tangled in the quiet after. The mingling of their scents created a heady aroma, the subtle floral scent of her perfume blending with his masculine musk and the hint of sweat from their recent passion.
The faint aroma of red wine added a touch of sweetness to the air, while the warmth of their spent desire added an underlying sense of satisfaction and contentment.
Underneath it all was the distant hum of the restaurant's refrigerator, a reminder of the outside world that seemed worlds away in this quiet, intimate moment.
Laura had drifted onto her side, body curling toward him as if unconsciously seeking his warmth and comfort. She lay beneath the soft, thin folds of the throw blanket he had found and hastily pulled from the back of the office chair.
Her breathing was steady
