A blanket of snow covered the tranquil forest, and Joseph and Rose shared a serene and gentle smile on the headstone.

Curtis carefully swept the snow off the grave, laying down a bouquet of chrysanthemums before kneeling on one knee to apologize to the resting souls. "Joseph, Rose, the monster who took you from us has finally been brought to justice. I'm sorry it took so many years to give you this peace."

Bundled up in a white down coat and wearing a soft suede hat, Leanne had her nose slightly reddened by the chilly northern wind.

Looking at the photo that captured the ever-youthful faces of her parents, she finally felt a lighter heart when remembering them.

"Mom, Dad, I'm going to have a baby," she whispered, her hand gently touching the photo, her heart swelling with love. "I'm going to be a mother."

The little girl who lived under the wings of her parents was about to become one herself, ready to love her child and teach them how to love and be loved.

Curtis took her hand and promised the gentle faces on the headstone. "I'll take good care of them, protect them. I promise."

As they left the graveyard, the snow-covered steps were slippery. Leanne held Curtis' hand, carefully taking each step with a side stance.

Curtis found her duck-like posture amusing, and he walked down two steps to stand before her. "Hop on. I'll carry you."

Leanne peeked at the long staircase below, not too proud to accept help, and climbed onto his back, her arms wrapped around his neck.

the quiet of the graveyard was thick with the reassuring crunch of his shoes

The subtle scent of wood and cold on him brought a sense of warmth untouched

along, she suddenly turned her face to look at his profile. His long, curly lashes and the proud arch

in the moment, her gentle breaths tickled his neck like

while, she blurted out, "Curtis,

down the steps,

looked at

you try seducing me back home instead?" he said, "Doing it here, in front

saying you look good. How is

me," Curtis teased, "Bold of you to say it in the broad

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two seconds of silence, Leanne suddenly brought her lips close to his ear,

muscles tensed as he turned to meet her mischievous

what you call seduction," Leanne chuckled, leaning into his

licked his teeth.

Leanne shed her bulky coat, she found herself in his embrace, his body separating

in, and she anticipated

it before lightly biting, his fingers tracing gentle paths along

moan, to which Curtis playfully

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