I hold my own climax back as I drive her over the edge again and again. She's panting and pleading, exhausted, but I don't give her any reprieve. I bite down on her shoulder when I finally climax, but as I drag her trembling body on top of mine, I smooth back her dark hair, smiling darkly at her now relaxing form.

She thinks we're done.

We've only just begun.

***

I stir and roll over on my back.

Opening my eyes, I stare at the ceiling for a few seconds.

I feel satisfied, almost as if a missing ...