Lorian and Tegan finished having sex. In the dim light of the bedroom, the air was still tinged with the lingering, intimate scent of their lovemaking.

Lorian lay back. His muscular chest glistened with sweat. It was evidence of his exertion. After catching his breath, he turned to Tegan and asked her a private question softly,

“It’s been a while. Why haven’t we conceived yet?”

Lorian gently stroked Tegan's flat abdomen. Clearly, he was yearning for a child.

Tegan was still softly catching