Chapter Twenty-Three Karl Enjoys a Wakeup Kiss Karl felt the soft touch of a pair of lips against his, and gentle fingers stroking his hair. He cracked open his eyelids, and was not at all surprised to see a pair of blue eyes looking into his. “Morning, sleepy head,” Freya whispered. “I brought you a cup of coffee.” Karl groaned as he felt the aches in his arms and legs return. He’d been held in those bondage positions for so long the previous day – and The Rack really was uncomfortable. Thank God Asha hadn’t actually made him sleep there. “Thanks,” he said. “How are you feeling?” Freya laughed. “Me?” she asked, surprised. “It’s you I’m worried about, Karl! I’m fine – more than fine; I’m feeling wonderful – but what about you?” Karl smiled as he sat up in bed. He reached over for th