After playfully teasing her, Marcus gently Lured her into a short nap.

Later, he engaged in a nighttime video conference with an international group. Silently rising from the bed, he refrained from disturbing Melissa's slumber.

Standing beside the bed, dressing himself, Marcus couldn't resist tenderly caressing her face.

He marveled at her goodness.

Melissa rolled over, perhaps feeling warm, and adjusted the quilt downward.