Zach reached for the switch and turned on the light. He glanced at the fallen cabinet and then looked at Madelyn, who was peacefully asleep on the bed, not aware he had come in.

Madelyn wore a white nightgown, with a light blanket just covering her waist. Her eyes were shut, her long lashes resting on her cheeks. Her legs showed. It was an enticing sight.

Quietly closing the door, Zach rubbed his tired eyes. He took off his jacket, placed it on the bed, and went to the bathroom.

In her sleep, Madelyn kind of heard the sound of the shower. She moved a little but quickly settled and went back to dreamland.

He sat down beside Madelyn, and although the mattress sank a bit under his weight, she continued to sleep soundly. He carefully drew her closer, and they were cocooned under the warm blanket.

Zach gently lifted the hem of Madelyn's nightgown, his fingers softly caressing her smooth back, the contrast with his own rough hand stirring his desire even more. Once he was aroused there