Chapter 9

Before pulling away from her with a sigh, he softly kissed her lips, tenderly tease with only a brush of his and a sensitive nibble at her bottom lip. He spent a while, leaning over her on all fours, before forcing himself to get out of bed and go do the dishes. He took the condom out and threw it in the trash before wiping his lips and beard with a washcloth. Although he would be content to carry her scent in his whiskers for days, he was aware that some women prefer not to be kissed if they can taste or smell themselves on the other person. Returning to the room, he crept into the king-size bed next to her and spooned her. He felt as like he was in fucking paradise as she was warm, supple, and soft on him. He placed his head on the pillow, drew the sheet and blanket up over them, and slept off. After a while, the buzz of his cellphone roused him up. He blinked a few times to clear his eyes and the mental fog as dawn was just beginning to brighten the space. Her head was resting on hi