I lay down on my bed

My head was on the pillow, my feet flat, my knees up

I saw Paregoros glide into the room

I closed my eyes

She began to speak

Her voice was soothing and her words soft

I felt her put her hands on my shoulders

I felt the tension ease from my back and neck

My breathing was deep

I felt her touching every part of me

I wanted to draw her closer

I opened my eyes

She was still across the room

Speaking musically and gently

She had never touched me at all

Except

With her words