Then Alexander turned off the light. The room sank in blackness.

It was a dreamless night.

When the first shaft of sunlight went through the window, Natalie opened her eyes drowsily and found she was confined in Alexander's arms. She remained motionless but reached out her arms around Alexander's waist.

Natalie kissed Alexander upon his forehead and asked with a smile, "Are you awake?" She hugged him tightly and buried her head into Alexander's ...