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And just like that, Siena and Jamie started talking about their days. The margaritas flowed and the fajitas were made.

“Oh my God. You should have stopped me before I ate that last one.” Jamie groaned as the two of them moved to Siena’s couch.

“I wasn’t getting my fingers bitten off.” Siena laughed as Jamie pouted. “Lie down and I’ll rub your tummy all better.”

Jamie laughed but still laid her head in Siena’s lap. “Is that a euphemism?”

“Not at all.” Siena chuckled, far happier now than she could ever remember being in the last few years. She settled in next to Jamie on the couch, combing her fingers through Jamie’s hair and simply relaxing. God, when was the last time she had done this? Yes, her brain was still spinning with work and everything that she could potentially do for Bea and Jo in the upcoming year, but she was simply content.

The sensation was simply breathtaking.

Siena didn’t know when they had fallen asleep, but she woke with her bladder screaming at her.

“Jamie,” she whispered at first until she realized there was no way to wake Jamie that easily or gently. “Jamie, wake up, baby. I need to pee.”

“Hmm?” Jamie stirred and looked up. After blinking a few times, a smile stretched sleepily across her lips.

“Let’s go to bed, baby.”

“I’m sorry. I’m too tired.”

Siena laughed. “Bed, Jamie, not sex. Come on, baby.”

Jamie finally moved with a few more nudges from Siena.

Siena took Jamie’s hand and led her toward her bedroom. Looking back, she saw Jamie’s eyes still closed. The trust she had in Siena to lead her safely filled Siena with the kind of fullness she’d never experienced before.

They hadn’t fucked, they hadn’t made love, and they had barely even made out throughout the evening, and yet Siena could say without hesitation that tonight had been one of the most beautiful and intimate evenings they had ever had.

Hell, it had been one of the most intimate evenings she’d ever had with anyone.

After she laid Jamie on the bed, Siena went and relieved herself. Hearing Jamie’s soft snores from the bathroom, shedecided to get changed into a camisole, leaving just her panties on.

“Why did you put more clothes on?” Jamie said groggily as she pushed herself up onto her elbows.

“Because it’s been a big week, and we need sleep more than sex.”

“Never.” Jamie smiled but her eyes were already closing.

“Let’s sleep tonight, baby. We have forever to explore more ways to please each other.” Siena helped tuck Jamie comfortably into her bed, and then slipped in beside her.

“Hee-hee, big spoon.”

“I’ll always be your big spoon, for as long as you want me.”

“Mmmmm.” Jamie’s breathing had already slid into the easy slow rhythm of sleep.

Siena snuggled closer and closed her eyes. Who knew that falling asleep clothed and without having had sex would be one of the most incredible nights of her life?

thirty-four

“Good morning,” Siena’s voice was far too chirpy as she slipped back into bed.

“What time is it?” Jamie groaned.

With a small chuckle, Siena brushed her lips against Jamie’s. By the time Jamie tried to react, those lips were already gone.

“Not fair,” Jamie muttered. “That was too quick.”