Marla knew what she was doing was against regulation and that eventually, it would all end bitterly but there was no way she could stop. She looked across at Khan's sleeping form lying next to her and couldn't keep the smile from her face. She touched his cheek with her fingertips and he murmured in his sleep. "Don't fear Marla, all will be well." He groped around for her hand and she let him clasp it.

"I know." She whispered. She lowered herself back onto the bed, his bed and let him pull her close. She snuggled into his arm and let out a smile, it was insanity, no one had the right to feel this level of contentment. Even if it was short lived, in this moment, nothing could be better. Khan nuzzled into her hair, his hot breath on the back of her neck sent a delightful shiver down her spine. His deft hands curled around her waist and he brushed his lips along the back of her neck. Bliss, pure bliss. The way he made her blood kindle was like nothing she'd ever felt before. Relenting to his touch, she rolled over and let him claim her once more.