Chapter Twenty-eight

Rachel was so sure that last night’s intense lovemaking with Derek had been a dream, so when she woke up in the early hours of the morning, she did not bother to get up or open her eyes. A wide smile spread across her face as she remembered vivid details of what had taken place in the most erotic dream she’s ever had in her entire adult life.

“Hmm… That’s something you don’t see every day,” Derek said beside her.

Her eyes flew open in surprise. “Derek? What are you – wait! That wasn’t a dream?”

Derek laughed. “Now I know for a fact that last night was just as amazing for you as it was for me. First, you wake up with a smile and now you think it was a dream? I’m scoring myself an A for effort.”

Rachel laughed. “Oh my god, I feel so silly right now.”

“Don’t,” he said and kissed the tip of her nose. “I understand how you feel. Last night was almost too good to be true.”

She giggled. “And I have been so selfish, I haven’t checked on Zoe to see how she’s doing.”

“She’s still asleep. I chec