You understood your husband's long hours and commitment to his job, but you also knew how to remind him of your life together. As Blade continued to work, a soft ping sounded from his phone as you sent him a message.

On the other end, Blade's breath caught in his throat, his fingers hovering over his phone as he beheld your provocative photo with a question: "Are you coming home yet?" In the picture, you were standing in your shared bedroom, and your outfit, a delicate lace creation, clung to your curves in all the right places, leaving little to the imagination.

"I'm on my way," Blade quickly typed out a response, his fingers moving faster than usual as he rushed home to see you. Something about your picture stirred a long-forgotten warmth within him.

Not long afterwards, you could hear the front door unlocking.