Seven Nights with the Shepherd-Townshends

[21st_sacrament]

Monday

Cuddling.

The smell of chicken casserole still lingers in the air.

Alex avoids sleeping on Henry for fear of his full stomach imploding.


Tuesday

Spooning on the sofa.

Then cuddling.

A sleepy shuffle to the bedroom with Alex leading.

At that point, it might as well all be a dream to Henry.


Wednesday

Teasing kisses.

Belly rubs that make Henry purr like a cat.

Thigh massages that make Alex forget he cramped up during work.


Thursday

Sex toys make Alex weak in the knees.


Friday

Chapter twelve of Alex's new book.

Henry hates the protagonist.

It's only book two in a series.


Saturday

A nightmare.

Alex sleeps with Henry under the bed for the rest of the night.


Sunday

Pain medication.

Alex forces it down.

His muscles don't relax until Henry's head is resting against his chest.