her composure aft

vers around her, exp

ere?" she stammered, eyes wid

sement in his gaze at her evident surprise

k I'm here to do, aside from sleep? Or perha

ks as she was suddenly conscious of his

ustered expression, felt only

and straightened, resumi

erie's embarrassment turned to an

s his apparent enjoyment

ation, she knew she had t

a distance. It's really not appropriate for us to

replied casually, "You're not obliged to stay in bed. The

ture, especially regarding his

he bed. I'll find an

out from under the covers

her nightgown twisted around her leg,

had no chance to steady himself, and Valerie's u

to rise but ended up tumb

se!" Jonathan's voice rang

your shirt button," Valerie responded, her tone even as

eness of their bodies allowed them to fe

ill struggled to loosen the lace,

to forcefully free the lace. But the fabric

ice gritty as Valerie's fingers grazed h

ginning to give. She prepared for one final pull, obl

rolling to pin Valerie beneath him, alt