The icy chill pricked Clara's eyes until they stung painfully. A complex tide of emotions surged within her chest beyond the grasp of words.

lan leaned close, his breath warm against her cool earlobe as he playfully nipped it. His husky voice vibrated through her.

"From now on, you're mine, Clara. You even think about running, and I'll break those pretty legs of yours."

After declaring his claim, he rose from the ground, scooped her into his arms with a grin he couldn't mask, and as he showered her with kisses, he murmured, "It's too cold out here, sweetheart. I don't want you catching a chill. Let's get inside, and I'll warm you up properly, okay?"

His voice was raspier than usual, laced with a mischievous chuckle, sounding like a siren's call.

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snowy path beneath. Snowflakes continued their dance, and a bone-chilling breeze whipped at her face. Yet, deep within her heart, a warm current bubbled forth, soothing and sweet, as though it

her cold cheeks. "Snuggle under

climbed into bed, pulling the blankets over herself. Minutes later, the bathroom door

vast expanse of his sculpted torso. His wet, raven locks were carelessly pushed back, unveiling his sharp, commanding features. He exuded a lazy, powerful allure that made Clara's breath hitch. Her hands trembled

kissed her forehead, and teased with a playful grin, "Caught staring, huh?

her back out. He nuzzled her neck, murmuring, "Help me dry my hair,

drawer, plugged it in, and straddled

focused on her task, lan's hands began to wander beneath her nightgown, pinching the soft flesh at

few more minutes,"

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