They were so close. His warm breath caressed her neck, the crisp, appealing scent of his woody cologne penetrating deep within her.

Thalia’s nerves suddenly tightened, her breathing becoming rapid.

After speaking, Asher lowered his gaze to Thalia’s lips, so tantalizingly close, and leaned in.

The gentle, warm sensation touched Thalia’s lips, so light it was like the delicate brushing of a feather.

“So sweet,” he murmured.

Thalia’s heart pounded fiercely. Her breathing unconsciously became shallower as she lay on the bed, motionless with anticipation.

Was Asher’s reward going to be…?

She had never experienced such intimacy before and felt increasingly nervous.

Her heart was racing uncontrollably.

Sensing her tension, Asher pulled away from her lips and chuckled softly. “Relax, my darling. I’m not going to devour you… unless you want me to.”

With those words, Asher kissed her again.

Initially, his kisses were light and tentative, barely touching her lips.

Thalia was surprised, wondering if she had misinterpreted his intentions.

Soon, she realized she hadn’t.

Asher’s kisses gradually deepened, the sweet peach flavor mingling between their lips as Thalia began to

feel breathless.

Their fingers interlaced tightly as her blood seemed to boil, her body growing increasingly warm.

Everything unfolded naturally.

When they reached the final moment of truth, Asher paused to ask: “Lia, may I?”

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Thalia nodded, her face flushed.

There was protection in the bedside table drawer.

After taking proper precautions, Asher proceeded.

For Thalia, it was an entirely new experience.

She had anticipated this might happen during their romantic getaway.

Considering the timeline, she and Asher had been together for several months now, so it didn’t seem too

rushed.

afraid of causing her

about his feelings, making Thalia feel cherished beyond measure.

completely surrendering herself to

like waves on a moonlit shore.

midnight when they finally lay spent in each other’s

into a deep, contented

slept until the following

eyes, it was already

space beside her was empty–Asher

throughout the night, transforming the view outside into a pristine white landscape, a dreamlike wonderland cloaked in

were building snowmen and engaging in snowball fights, their laughter and playful shouts creating

Thalia watched through the glass for a while, suddenly

Asher’s voice came from behind her, warm with affection.

see him holding a tray with an elegant breakfast

table. “I’ve brought you a proper French

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The owner says they’ve been making them the same way for three generations. There’s also café au lait and some local Alpine honey. Thought you might fancy

up at the delicious spread. “It

bed, nearly

tone teasing yet tender. “Weak legs, darling?

hadn’t noticed it much while lying in bed, but upon standing,

perhaps been a bit too thorough in

“I’m terribly sorry, my love. Was I too much for you last night? Let

bathroom.”

wanted to go

outside like this?”

kiss to her temple. “It’s just temporary, darling. Walk around the room a bit to adjust, and you’ll be right as rain in no time. Though I must say, I rather like the

at the washbasin, his hands lingering

stand steadily, feeling a particular tenderness in intimate places that made her all too aware

behind her, his arms encircling her waist. “Lean on me, Lia. I’ve got

Thalia: “…”

time

her cup, filled it with water, and squeezed toothpaste onto her toothbrush.

she typically brought her own

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teeth, Asher stood behind her, holding her. The mirror

Asher in

were two

love bites she’d left in the heat of passion

sensual moments from the previous night, Thalia’s cheeks

didn’t escape Asher’s

his lips curving into a knowing smile. “What are you

Thalia replied, her eyes

Thalia had finished freshening up, Asher turned her

he murmured against

embarrassment. “You keep changing what you call me–darling, love, sweet girl–making it

curved into a tender smile, his voice deep and sensual. “Does it bother you? I have so many ways to think of you, it seems only fair you

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