“Let me get you a blanket and pillow. I’ll be right back.” My eyes are closed, but I feel him take my feet from his lap and rise from the sofa. Seconds later, he’s back with a few soft throw pillows and the coziest gray blanket. He places the pillows under my head then covers me. I feel his lips at my temple then at the corner of my lips as he feathers gentle kisses there. Soon after, I hear his deep melodious voice speaking softly. I don’t listen to the words just the sounds as I’m lulled to sleep.

“Let the blanket go, baby. I'm taking you to bed.” I hear rumble from his chest that my ear rests against.

“Love that blanket, so soft.” My hand drops the fabric to wrap around his thick neck, brushing the fine hairs along his nape. My forearms rest on his wide shoulders as he carries me to his room. Masen lays me on the mattress and starts to remove my pants. That wakes me up quickly. “What are you doing?”

He shakes his head. “I’m not going to molest you, baby. You’re half asleep, but I do want to feel your skin next to mine while we sleep. That’s all. I promise.”

I lift my hips to assist, his hands go to the hem of my t-shirt next. Leaving me in a sleep bra and cheeky panties. I’m a little self-conscious, this is the closest to nude I’ve ever been with anyone. The lights are dim, but I know he has excellent night vision. I pull the covers up quickly and turn on my side, scooting to the far side of the bed.

I hear the rustle of clothes, then the sound of a zipper. I squeeze my eyes closed, I’m nervous. Masen’s body is hard and chiseled. Every inch honed beautifully, while mine is soft and rounded. Earlier when he was seeing and touching me, I was so caught up in the moment there wasn’t room for doubt.

His big body slides in behind mine pulling me from the edge of the bed. “Uh-uh baby,” he whispers close to my ear. “I need you close.” I can feel every inch of his body pressed to mine, his arm curving around my waist, his foot slides under my ankle. “Please relax, Little One. I just want to hold you. No pressure.” He rubs his nose into my neck behind my ear and places a small kiss where my shoulder meets my neck. Taking a deep breath, I let myself relax and enjoy the comfort of his embrace. Masen’s breathing evens and deepens quickly, and I know he’s sleeping. Slowly, my body sinks into sleep.

As I start to wake, Masen is my first thought. His scent surrounds me. I’m aroused, and I can feel his hardness pressing against me. I roll my hips slowly enjoying the feel. The room is still dark telling me either he woke me, or I woke up needing him just from having him so close. By his even breaths, I think I’m the only one awake. I roll my hips again and my back arches trying to push onto him harder, create more friction. A small whine of frustration leaves my lips.