“I thought today we would do nothing. Just relax,” I said.

“Yes. We can stay in bed all day and cuddle together,” she laughed.

I chuckled. “Maybe not all day. Lying around in bed all day is not good for the body or mind.”

Alyssa pouted. “One day won’t hurt. Please?” she asked, batting her eyelashes at me.

“That isn’t going to work, sweetness,” I replied.

I took her pouty face in my hands and reached for the tray. I brought it onto the bed and set it between us.

“Eat up, beautiful,” I encouraged.

She nodded, going for the coffee first and taking a few sips. I should have known she would go for that first. I watched her to make sure the dies for the food net…

“Stop watching me. I plan on eating now,” she laughed.

She smiled proudly and tucked straight into the food. Once I knew she was eating, I did too. We ate in comfortable silence. We finished and set the tray aside.

“If I agree to have a workout with you in your gym, then can we come back to bed for the rest of the day?” she asked.

I turned to face her. “You really want to spend the day in bed, huh?”

Alyssa nodded and shifted on the bed. She crawled into my lap and wrapped her arms around my neck.

“Yes. I will make it worthwhile. We will get plenty of rest.” She purred and kissed my neck.

I groaned and gripped her hips. She sucked on my neck, probably leaving a hickey.

“You think you can use sex to get what you want?” I asked.

She pressed against my neck. “It depends. Is it working?”

I swiftly flipped her onto her back, took my place on top of her, and pinned her hands above her head.

“You aren’t getting what you want that easily, kitten,” I replied, crashing my lips down on hers.

Alyssa melted into the kiss and snaked her legs around me.

“Mmm, are you sure about that?” she murmured, and pulled away. “Positive,” she said.

I laughed and pecked her lips before I climbed off the bed. I grabbed the tray to take it back to the kitchen. I heard Alyssa curse under her breath. If she tries hard enough, she will probably get her way without using sex to get what she wants.

I cleaned up and went into the bedroom. Alyssa was angled on her side, back under the covers, playing with her cell phone, facing away from me. I slipped into the bed behind her, lay down, and draped my arm over her. She was watching random animal videos. Alyssa smiled over her shoulder at me. I seized my advantage and stole a kiss. The giggles bubbled to my lips.

When the kiss ended, I snatched her phone from her hand and turned it off.

“It is time to try and get some sleep,” I said.

“Does that include your sleeping, too?” she asked with a raised eyebrow.

I probably won’t get back to sleep. I can try for her sake. If I tell her no, she will refuse to go back to sleep.

Yes, I am going to try to…

Chapter One Hundred and Ten – Changes in Me

Alyssa grinned. “Okay, let’s get some sleep.”

She rolled over to face me, snuggling into my chest. I slipped my arm around her and pulled the covers close, making sure we were both covered. It is something that helps her sleep. It didn’t take long for her to drift off.

I kissed the top of her head. “Sweet dreams, beautiful.”

I sighed and looked up. Alyssa buried her face in my neck. I gently closed my eyes. I hoped sleep would take over me. I can’t remember the last time I spent the day in bed. I am usually restless, but it may be different with Alyssa.

If I do sleep, I don’t want it to be for too long. I don’t want to waste the day sleeping. A couple of hours would be enough. I am shattered, but it doesn’t mean it will work.