Four or Dead by G O A

Four or Dead

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Max hugs me from behind and showers my back and shoulders with kisses, gently waking me up

"Can't I sleep a little more?" I complain, wanting to snuggle with him more

His left palm-his very large palm-covers my stomach. Warmth spreads around my body. "You have been sleeping all morning. You usually get up early. Are you sick?" He sounds concerned. "Do you want me to call 112 or take you to the ER?"

I laugh and turn on my back. His face is all worried. "I am tired because

someone kept me awake all night long."

The worry vanishes from his face. "For a moment, I was scared that..

yesterday might have been too much for you."

I run my fingers over his bare chest. "You sound like you care for me

And I would never put her in danger. She is the only thing that kept me going."

His pupils winden, his palm caressing my skin. "I know you wouldn't

And I do care about you more than you can ever imagine." His eyes fall on my neck. A grin spreads across his face. "Someone wrecked you good." I hum because I haven't felt this good in...months. "You look

happy."

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"That's because I am happy." And before his ego comes out of his ears, I add quickly, "Because I smell coffee."

He chuckles and kisses my forehead. "If I only knew that coffee was all I needed to make you happy..."

"You would have bought me a coffee machine?" "A plantation. Do you know if Spain has any?"

"Maybe in the Canary Islands? But I don't want a plantation, just one cup."

His brows furrow. "Just one?" "For now."

He pulls me on top of him, his left hand cupping my cheek. "Were you

always like this?" I narrow my eyes. "What do you mean?" "So easy to talk to? So easy to...be with."

"T don't think so. I used to push everyone away, which led to me losing most of my friends. Not being with those you love is awful. For the first time in my life, I am trying to be genuine."

It was only after I moved to La Palma that I started to find myself

Having people like Antonia around me helped more than I thought. It is

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trying not to let the past

are perfect, no

plant a kiss in the middle of his chest. "I think you mentioned it a few times. But I don't know

my face to my shoulder

great-grandmother." "How about we call

I like the idea.

"You are insatiable." "T thought you liked to fuck." "But I am only one

Is he complaining?

marrying Carlos, I started laughing more. I like this new me.

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to be shared." My stomach

mates at the same time was in Alekos's office. I was overwhelmed back then, but if I were to be with them right now, would I feel the same? Alekos and Reyes would probably not hesitate to do whatever they want to me, but Stefan will hold back, always loyal

it. "I like things just as they are right now. Just us. It is enough." His arms snake around me, and he murmurs my

his arms. "Not yet. Let me enjoy

"Let me bring you a cup of coffee then.

wonder cats like it so much. I can practically hear

of plates being put on the table comes from

get a cat?" I randomly

Did he choke on the

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toxoplasmosis." "And?"

litter box, and obviously, I won't let you touch shit, so cats are out of

sun kissing my bare back. "Are you really allergic, or do you not

enters the room carrying a tray with food and coffee. "Same thing." "Tt's not the

sits next to me on the bed. I get into his lap

I try to argue with him. "And they

teeth. "I will

is new and exciting. He is actually

want a black one, and we can call

mutters as he picks

"Omelette or fruits first?"

in the morning and

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is too big for me. We can share

to my mouth. "You need to take better care of yourself. And eat more. You are pale and too thin. I am worried. When

weeks ago. And before you ask, everything is fine. The first three months

don't ever plan to leave you alone." His hand trembles as he feeds me more melon. "Have you ever been betrayed by someone you trusted with your

Alekos, but it all came crashing down that day. But I don't blame any of them for wanting me out of their lives. 1 embarrassed them at the Blood Lodge and said that I hated them. Even now, I don't hate them. I was hurt by their actions

"Not really," I lie

will you learn to say what's on your mind?" He knows me better than I thought. "You think

how hurt you have been? I might be a complete

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