The rain came down outside the bedroom window. Rhythmic and soothing, droplets caressing the night. Melodic and continuous, the falling rain licked the evening away. Candles flickered in the darkness, vaguely illuminating the room. A bottle of wine and two empty glasses sat on the bedside table. Clothes were strewn around carelessly. The bed they lay in was filled with escalating passion. Lavender scented candles displaye...