Pillow Talk
“That was lovely,” Leslie said, snuggling closer to Edward. “You don’t know how I’ve missed you.”
“I as well, but you couldn’t have gone with me. Far too dangerous and my superiors would never have agreed. Our love is simply—”
“Verboten, as the Jerries might say. I didn’t sign on for this, Edward. I thought we’d always be together.”
“Stop pouting. All those wrinkles show about your mouth and eyes.”
“But you’re my heart,” Leslie said, again with a pout.
“And you’re mine. You know that, Les. But as long as I’m in this job, you have to stay on the sidelines. Besides, you had Caroline for company. I thought you two got on like a house afire.”
Leslie cringed.
“What is it, love?”
“I’ll tell you later. First I want to hear all about your trip. What can you tell me, given that
