Gemma nodded slowly, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment at the thought of deceiving her husband. "I understand," she said quietly. "And thank you... for offering that." She took a deep breath and let it out slowly before stepping closer to him again, her hands tentatively reaching up to touch his chest. "So, what do we need to do?"
Her heart raced as they stood there in the quiet darkness, both of them aware of the enormity of their decision and the trust they were placing in each other.