In the end, Alexis' voice grew hoarse.

Once they were done having sex, she turned her back to him and inhaled deeply.

Leonel, damp with sweat, stuck close behind her. He kissed the sweat off her skin and asked, “Why did you feel like crying at dinner?"

Alexis was caught off guard. She hadn't expected him to revisit the question.

He turned her to face him. As he basked in the moonlight, he kissed her tenderly.