Fading Afterglow

Valerie’s POV

I never felt so drained in my life before—

I lay weak on the bed, staring up at the white ceiling of the hotel room. The soft hum of the air conditioner was the only sound, but then I heard his gentle footsteps approaching. I turned my head to see him, clad in nothing but a towel, droplets of water rolling down his body.

“You’re still not up?” he stated the obvious, a hint of amuseme