I don’t mind. I slip my blindfold off and enjoy the view.
Wild hair falling from her bun, soft curves, shimmering skin, closed eyes, and opened lips...
“Next time, it’ll be harder,” she warns between panting breaths, her hips working harder and faster.
“Easy, sweetie, your back,” I remind her, even though I don’t want to.
“Into the pool,” she demands.
Water makes it easier for both of us to move. We become one, weightless, as my tentacles walk-drag us from the concrete to the water. High fences and the awnings we’ve erected shield us as Janet grips my shoulders and I grip her middle. I lift, she sinks, each moment a rebellious dance that the water supports.
“I love you,” I whisper. “Thank you for thinking of fun games.”
Janet smiles into my eyes. “Plenty more where that came from—and I’ve got a whole bottle of honey, just opened it tonight.”
“Mmm. I can’t wait to play again.”
Lennox’s Vegetarian Lasagna
Ingredients:
Roasted Vegetable Layer
? 2 large zucchinis cut into two-inch chunks
? One small butternut squash (about two cups’ worth) cut into two-inch chunks
? 2 yellow onions cut into wedges
? ¼ cup of olive oil
? 3 garlic cloves, minced
? Salt and pepper to taste
? 1 tsp. Dried oregano
? 1 tsp. Dried basil
Spinach and Ricotta Layer
? 1 lb. frozen spinach, thawed
? 1 lb. ricotta
? 1 large egg
? 1 cup of shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese
? 1 garlic clove, minced
? 1 onion, diced
? ½ tsp salt
? ½ tsp ground pepper
? 1 tsp. Dried oregano
