We lay together, sweaty, spent and sated for the moment. He held me close to his side as our breathing slowly returned to normal. I snuggled against him and he pulled the sheets over our bodies.
“You’re incredible,” he whispered. “It’s never been this way for me before.”
I grinned. “You’re welcome,” I said lightly. “You’re not so bad yourself, Sergeant.”
He chuckled softly. “Thanks. I think.”
We stayed quiet for a while, just enjoying each other’s company. I closed my eyes, enjoying the feel of him, warm and relaxed against me. I started to drift off when his cell phone rang.
“No, leave it,” I mumbled sleepily as he rolled over to answer it. “It’s not important.”
He extricated himself from my arms. “I have to. I’ll be right back.”
I rolled onto my back, pulling the sheets up over my
