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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easy, but I am trying not to

are perfect,

chest. "I think you mentioned it a few times. But I don't know

is almost impossible to regain." His hand slides from my face to my shoulder and lower. "Sofia," he murmurs. "I like

of my great-grandmother." "How about we call

idea. "We

thought you liked to fuck." "But I

Is he complaining?

since I found Fire Fly-Emily-and no longer accept any missions from Wasp, and I don't have to worry about marrying Carlos, I started laughing more. I like this new me. "You need a friend to help keep me satisfied?" I tease

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you like to be shared." My stomach turns into

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

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

snuggle into his arms. "Not yet.

you a cup of coffee then. And

out of bed. The sunlight filters through the window, and I close my eyes, basking in its warmth. No wonder cats like it so much. I can practically hear myself purr with delight. Or maybe because I was fucked so well last night I fell

being put on the table

a cat?"

follows. Did he choke on the

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toxoplasmosis." "And?"

the one to clean the litter box, and obviously, I won't let you touch shit, so cats are out of the question. Besides, I

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

carrying a tray with food and coffee.

to me on the bed. I get

purr," I try to argue with him. "And

grits his teeth. "I will think about

because this is new and

and we can call

he mutters as he picks

"Omelette or fruits first?"

the morning and snack on something if I am hungry

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too big for

slice of melon with the fork and brings it to my mouth. "You need to take better care of yourself. And eat more. You are pale and too thin. I am worried. When was the

fine. The first three months were...hard, and I barely could

for.... But I am here now, and I don't ever plan to leave you

Blood Lodge

"Not really," I lie

learn to say what's on your mind?" He knows me

might be a complete

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