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.

minutes. We still

these last ten minutes heading home to

"No, I

decided to savor the fleeting joy of being bathed in the light of

something she could never truly hold onto in the

Vera, you like it in the car, huh?" Dominic murmured, his lips grazing her earlobe. "I've got an RV. When we have time, I'll take you

quickly shattered his hopeful dream. "You don't have the time. There's too

we still have

back, following the curve of her spine until it

summer, the sky started

am, Vespera had quietly returned to her

was staying over at Rebecca's after a fun

room, she went straight to the bathroom, rinsing away the

her body felt drained

have to clean

8:00 am, Vespera

dark circles were noticeable under her eyes.

get back last night?" Wanda asked as

midnight," Vespera answered, though it was

bed by 9:00 pm. Things had shifted over time-they no

you mentioned you'd be staying home for a while. Are you coming back for dinner after work

slowed down, taking her time with

hesitated, thinking it through. "I might have

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