She closed her eyes, hoping for some rest at last.

Tonight, something seemed to be bothering Leonel. He didn't emerge until nearly twenty minutes had passed. Even then, he was still upset, frustration evident in his dark eyes. Seeing Alexis asleep only seemed to aggravate him further.

But he didn't want to blow up at her. Their relationship was hanging by a thread.

He lay beside her in silence for a bit. Then he leaned in and murmured, "Alexis, don't you have needs as a woman? It's been two years. I find it hard to believe you're not interested."

Alexis was actually wide awake.