After they were done, Gabriel carried her out of the bathtub, dried her off, and even blow-dried her hair.
Ashley kept her eyes closed the whole time, either out of embarrassment or pure exhaustion.
Gabriel had a small smile on his face as he put away the hairdryer and tucked her into bed.
"Thank you," he said, gently stroking her hair.
He leaned down and planted a soft kiss on her cheek.
Ashley finally opened her eyes and grabbed a pillow, wedging it beneath her lower back.
"I'm exhausted," she said, snuggling closer to Gabriel.
Gabriel looked puzzled. "But... why the pillow?"
Ashley gave him a mischievous glare. "My back hurts a lot. This helps relieve it."
She wasn't about to tell him it was to increase the chances of conception.
Gabriel scratched his head awkwardly, removed t
