Chapter 41 Rekindle ##6 (Contd)

• We both smiled and kissed each other, neither believing the lie. But Laura knew me well enough to leave certain things alone. She kissed the tear that ran down my cheek before embracing me tightly to let me know that she would never leave me.
• I watched her fall sleep before gently escaping from her grasp. I stood up and finished the wine from both our glasses, then washed them clean and placed the bottle back where it came from. I walked back to the fireplace and froze to admire Laura's beauty for a moment. Then, I scooped her up in my arms and carried her up the stairs. We were both still fully nude, as the fire had done its job well.
• Back in Laura's room, I lay her down onto the bed and pulled the sheets over her. As I walked away, I heard a groggy moan from behind me. I looked back to see Laura reaching out with her arm and beckoning me over. I returned to her bedside and brushed her cheek.