Anna awoke to the chill of the morning, the soft glow of dawn filtering through the curtains and coaxing her into consciousness. As she turned and stretched, the warmth of an unfamiliar, soft skin greeted her hand. Startled, she realized she had shared the bed with Ray. Carefully, she shifted, not wanting to disturb the peaceful figure sleeping beside her.
In the muted dawn, she took a moment to gaze at his face, softened by slumber. The lines that usually spoke of his dark past were absent, replaced by a youthfulness that seemed almost innocent. It was a stark contrast to the man who had masterfully explored her body with his fingers, uncovering sensitive places she never knew existed.