Millie positioned herself before Marcus.

“Sweetheart, I’ve procured a gift for you.”

Millie held his hand, delivering the dark lighter into Marcus’ grasp, anxiety knitting her brow.

Cool to the touch, the black lighter captured Marcus’ attention, his gaze widening upon it.

This marked the maiden occasion that Millie had made such a gesture. Nerves pulsed through her, compressing her fingers into a taut grip.

With his gaze locked on Millie, Marcus engaged with the lighter, his fingers tracing the ebony dragon embellished upon it. The quality spoke of meticulous selection, attesting to Millie’s thoughtful consideration. Such lighters were an uncommon sight, and the dragon’s presence hinted at deeper significance.

“I shall retire for a shower.”

across Marcus’ face, confounding Millie as to whether her offering had struck the desired chord. She collected her

sapphire flame sprung to

door swung shut, Marcus found himself smiling, the weight he

misconstrued Millie’s intentions. She had ventured to the mall, selecting a gift with careful consideration, a

her as she nestled into the bed. The air hung with her fragrance, a symphony of scents that seemed to dance around her. Marcus,

dear, did you choose to bestow this

words were a murmur against her ear, an intimate

nerves, Millie stumbled over her words, a soft tremor present in her voice, “You,

from last time when she gifted him a belt,

the dragon etched upon this lighter signify

her ears, quickening her breath. So he had the same

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