A recurring nightmare for 23 years

"Come here. I need your body tonight," he said, and she froze. 

Her mind momentarily short-circuited as her eyes fixed on his hand, patting the bed. Did she hear what he just said correctly? There was nothing to think she hard otherwise.

Lewis studied the horror on her face, which made him smile subtly. He knew he was being aggressive, but he needed to try.

"I had a terrible nightmare," He said under his breath. "If cuddling is still a little too soon for you, do you mind lending me your ears?"

He must have lost his mind saying those, but it just escaped naturally from his mouth. It wouldn't be that bad if he told her a thing or two about him, right?

Devon pursed her lips, scrutinizing the gentleness flickering in his eyes, and she nodded. She walked towards the bed and sat down, discreetly making a safe distance between them. He had noticed it but said nothing about it.