Davis and Quentin in the bedroom. He rolled over and brought her up on top of

him, settling his hands around her taut waist. He was careful to grip her very

gently.

 

She smiled down at him. “How’d you know I like it this way?” “Lucky guess,” he

muttered.

 

Ten minutes later it was over.

 

Because he had failed and grown soft.

 

She lay down next to him. “That was great.” “Don’t bullshit.” “It was great for

me. I’m sorry it wasn’t for you.” “It was great for me, even if…” He looked away

from her. “I liked the way you were holding me. You’re so strong, but you were

so gentle. I like that. I liked that a lot.” He looked at her searchingly.

“Really?” She kissed him on the lips. “Yeah, really.” She nestled closer to him

and put her bare leg over him.

 

A minute passed and he heard her soft snores.

 

Then he closed his eyes and joined her.

 

Chapter 40

 

ROGERS SLOWLY BLINKED himself awake.