The Devil's NANNY
Because she knew he wasn't seeking pleasure, he was seeking certainty, refuge, truth.
They did it slowly. Crying, breathing into each other. Moaning between whispers. Roman rammed into her with restrained need, as if he wanted to melt into her, engrave himself on her body so he wouldn't forget that he was still capable of love. That someone still loved him.
And when it was over, there were no words. Only ragged gasps. New tears and the exhausted body of a man who, at last, was able to sleep... embraced by the only person who didn't let him go.