Seeking solace, Millie retreated into Marcus’ embrace once more. Her pain was undeniable, exacerbated by the fearsome visage of the crab. She felt as if it were attempting to devour her.

Suppressing his laughter, Marcus observed this unfamiliar vulnerability in Millie, marveling at her willingness to unveil this facet of herself. It bestowed him with a sense of contentment, the intimacy of the moment deepening their connection.

Although she claimed to be terrified, her expressive eyes told a different story-a tale of her desire to sever the crab’s claws and trample upon it. Suppressing his amusement, Marcus hesitated no longer. He dared not delay, given her obvious distress. After all, her vulnerability was a testament to her trust in him.

Turning on the tap in the yard, he filled the sink with water before gently guiding Millie inside.

“Sweetheart, what are you up to?” Millie’s confusion was apparent.

With unwavering patience, Marcus reassured her, “Hang on just a bit longer, my love. When it encounters water, the crab will release its grip.”

“Can this method truly bear fruit?” Millie’s voice quivered, a delicate tremor betraying her apprehension.

As Millie’s ankle surrendered to the water’s tender caress, the crab, like a prisoner granted freedom, finally released its

within her gaze as she fixed it upon Marcus, a newfound reverence

the crimson badge of its conquest, a prominent

transformed into one of contemplation. She knelt, her gaze a

the air, brandished its mighty claws with swift determination, a battle standard unfurled

the creature aside, her actions swift and decisive, lest its clutches seize

cry pierced the tranquility, stirring Marcus from his reverie. He couldn’t help but

to reveal her fear, Millie persevered, “Darling, do you prefer crabs steamed or fried?” she inquired. Marcus, a silent contemplator, withheld his

resting daintily upon

life of this crab might curtail my own? Yet,

felt like an eternity. Even in its absence, the

on its demise the stakes. Marcus, arching

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