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. We still have ten

"We could spend these

head. "No, I

darkness, she decided to savor the fleeting joy of being bathed in the light of the

deep down, she knew this moment would become something she could never truly

huh?" Dominic murmured, his lips grazing her earlobe. "I've got an RV. When we have time, I'll take you on a trip. We can

"You don't have the time. There's too much you

we still have ten minutes,

breath traced along her back, following the curve of her spine until

summer, the sky started to lighten

to

she was staying over at Rebecca's after a fun

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

her

have to clean the car

am,

dark circles were noticeable under her eyes. Despite her exhaustion, she forced herself out of bed and headed

last night?" Wanda asked as she placed breakfast on the

Vespera answered, though it was

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

an egg for her. "Yesterday, you mentioned you'd be staying home for a while. Are

taking her

through. "I

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