The sun rose just as we closed our eyes. As they say, time really flies quickly when you are having the moment of your life.

I woke up in a quiet room, the warm sunlight trying to push through the thick curtains. I was wrapped tightly in Dr. Aldrich’s arms, our legs tangled, my head resting comfortably on his firm chest. His breathing was deep and calm.

I looked around at the scattered trail of our clothes on the floor. The air was thick with the scent of sweat and something deeper—our ...