Chapter 13

Morning came and along with it the return of my vitality. Lance had made love to me several times through the night. Each time giving me just a bit more of his shine to replace what had escaped mine.

Stretching my limbs in a cat-like manner, I slowly opened my eyes to the world around me.  I’d dreamed a wonderful dream of being back in the future on the hybrid mattress that I’d recently purchased.  Mild disappointment swept over me when I realized that my backside was cradled in one of the hollows that time and use created in the well-worn wool stuffed mattress that Lance agreed needed to be replaced.

“What I wouldn’t give for memory foam,” I mumbled as I wiped the sleep from my eyes.

“What was that missus?” Jasmine asked in a sweet and polite manner.

Suddenly aware of what I’d said, my eyes flew open and focused on her.  She wore a bright smile and looked well rested as she settled a tray con