Chapter Seven–––––––– Nat and Nicki slept in until nine. He awoke first, cracked open the blackout curtain, and peeked out. His eyes were blinded by bright sun reflecting off the snow. The glistening whiteness outside was beautiful. He smiled. The sun would make their journey easier. Turning, his gaze rested on the lovely, young athlete in his bed. She was beautiful, naked and had been his once the night before. Would she be interested in a replay? Blood pumping between his legs signaled that his body was ready for action. Nicki looked so sweet and innocent. He lowered himself slowly to the mattress so as not to wake her. Lying on his side, he stared at her face. Her thick lashes fanned out on her cheek. Her small nose was perfect and her lower lip petulant and full enough for kissing.