Episode 17

As we both went back to bed that night, both of us were lost in our thoughts. Carl could not believe that I was that read and I could not believe that my mate had such an interesting past.

He was wearing only boxer shorts, while I wore an oversized shirt and a pair of boy shorts. The night was really cold and as we climbed into bed, I commented about it offhandedly.

“You do know that you have a mate here at your service, it will not pay you if you keep to your side of the bed.” the thunderous but soft voice of Carl toned in my ears as I plumped my pillow and sighed.

The sheets were very luxurious in feeling to me and I soon found myself asleep, curled underneath my mate. I felt really warm that way, and contented.

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Carl woke up the next morning as the bright light from an open curtain streamed on his face and lit up the room. It seemed someone had opened the curtain and windows, allowing the fresh cool sea breeze to blow in softly. He sat up from his sleep and looked ar