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.
first, Asher’s movements were incredibly gentle, afraid of causing her discomfort. His tenderness spoke
about his feelings, making Thalia feel
lost in a haze of passion, completely surrendering herself to Asher’s rhythm,
like waves on
finally lay
into a deep, contented sleep, nestled against Asher’s chest.
the
opened her eyes, it
space beside her was empty–Asher
into a pristine white landscape, a dreamlike
in snowball fights, their laughter and playful shouts
near the window. Thalia watched through the glass for a while,
love?” Asher’s voice came
a
tray on a small round table. “I’ve brought you a
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pain au chocolat from that delightful little boulangerie down the street. 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
the delicious spread. “It
nearly losing
caught her, pulling her into his arms, his tone teasing yet tender. “Weak legs, darling? I do believe that’s my
noticed it much while lying in bed, but upon standing, she
had perhaps been a bit too thorough
voice tinged with both amusement and concern. “I’m terribly sorry, my love. Was I too much for
bathroom.”
in mock indignation. “I wanted to go
outside like this?”
adjust, and you’ll be right as rain in no time. Though I must say, I rather like the idea that you’re carrying a reminder of me
the bathroom, setting her down at the
stand steadily, feeling a particular tenderness in intimate places that made her all too aware of the previous
his arms encircling her waist. “Lean on me, Lia. I’ve
Thalia: “…”
certainly her first time needing
it with water, and squeezed toothpaste onto her
traveling, she typically brought her own toiletries and
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behind her, holding her. The
Asher in the
neck were two dark
left in the heat of
the previous night, Thalia’s cheeks again turned
subtle change didn’t escape
the mirror, his lips curving into a knowing smile. “What are you thinking about, my sweet girl? You’ve gone
replied, her eyes
turned her to
divine,” he murmured against her skin.
what you call me–darling, love, sweet girl–making it up as you
I have so many ways to think of you, it seems
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