Dominic was taken aback by the intensity of Vespera's passion.

He drew her closer, allowing her to take the lead without hesitation.

Outside, the wind picked up, growing fiercer.

The rustling of the leaves became louder, and the willow branches whipped violently, as if they might break beneath the gusts.

Inside the car, darkness settled around them as the glass fogged up. A pair of delicate hands pressed against it, sliding gently downward.

The mist rippled, scattering beneath the touch.

In a heartbeat, a large hand covered Vespera's.

Their fingers intertwined.

And the mist dissolved into a fragrant dew...

...

Midnight had passed.

Vespera lay still, her head resting against Dominic's chest.

"How much longer until the half hour is up?"

Dominic's voice drifted from above.

"20 minutes.

spend these last ten

head. "No, I

fleeting joy of being bathed in the light of the

this moment would become something she could

her earlobe. "I've got an RV. When we

through her, but she quickly shattered his hopeful dream. "You

we still have ten minutes,

along her back, following the curve of

sky started

returned to her parents' house and crept into her

over at

she went straight to the bathroom, rinsing away the remnants of

her body felt drained

clean the car

8:00 am, Vespera woke

for three hours, dark circles were noticeable under her eyes. Despite her exhaustion, she forced herself out

time did you get back last night?"

it was

shifted over time-they no longer worried about her safety, nor did they stay up

for her. "Yesterday, you mentioned you'd be staying

down, taking her time with the

through.

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