I can't even say how long I kept it up, only that when I stopped she was practically boneless. I carefully pull back and catch her as she sinks down, scooping her up bridal style and holding her close. I lick my face clean, enjoying the taste of her again before I carry her upstairs.

My place is bare of most any decorating. It's completely minimal and for the first time I'm a little embarrassed about it. Not that she can see right now, but she'll notice later.

"How you feeling?"