Chapter 42: Devil In Sheep Clothing

Whatever shut-eye Islinda had could barely qualify as sleep because her eyes snapped open when she felt Valerie's hand on the small of her back sending a tingling sensation through her. 

"Sorry," He rasped, "I was trying to keep you warm." 

Islinda realized that she was warm inside and did not feel the cold anymore. He had performed his ability on her again, not that it stopped her from pressing closer to him. Their naked bodies pressing together felt better than anything. 

They stared into each other's eyes, none of them willing to break the silence. It wasn't until Islinda let out a deep sigh that he reached out and cupped her cheek, asking, "What's wrong?" 

"Where do we go from here, Valerie?" She finally asked the question that has been on her mind. 

From the lack of reaction from Valerie, it was safe to say that he might have seen that coming.