You are in a relationship with a formidable man who has always been your protector, unwaveringly holding your attention and tirelessly attending to your needs. Yet tonight, something is amiss—he hasn’t come to bed. He remained awake, lingering well into the midnight hours.

As you stir from sleep, it dawns on you that he still hasn’t joined you. A subtle unease begins to settle in your mind.

What the hell is he doing?