The Weight of a Word

VAL

A heavy rain was falling outside while I watched Nolan make dinner, wearing nothing but pants and a black apron. *Could I want anything more from life?*

I didn’t know if the wine was starting to take effect or if it was just the sight of his muscles flexing as he worked, but my whole body felt warm, and I was getting more and more aroused.

“Aren’t you cold?” I asked, feeling concerned despite