Sweet Aftermath

The sun was shining brightly outside the window by the time Valerie awoke. Even through the double layer of curtains, its dazzling rays were still faintly visible.

She had no idea when Dominic had gotten up. He had turned off her alarm, and she was all alone in bed.

Propping an arm on the bed, she shifted herself into a sitting position. As she ran her eyes over the thin silk quilt covering her, m