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.

gentle, afraid of

his feelings, making Thalia feel cherished beyond

a haze of passion, completely surrendering herself to

waves on

finally lay spent in

into a deep, contented sleep, nestled

slept until the

opened her eyes, it was already

was empty–Asher had

night, transforming the view outside into a pristine white landscape, a

snowmen and engaging in snowball fights, their laughter and playful shouts

the glass for a while, suddenly longing to go outside and build a snowman

love?” Asher’s voice came from behind her, warm with

see him holding a tray with an elegant

round table. “I’ve

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and 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

the delicious spread. “It looks absolutely lovely, but let me freshen

out of bed, nearly

her, pulling her into his arms, his tone teasing yet tender.

hadn’t noticed it much while lying in bed, but upon standing, she felt a delicious ache throughout her

had perhaps been a

with both amusement and concern. “I’m terribly sorry,

bathroom.”

go play in the snow. How am I supposed to

outside like this?”

temporary, darling. Walk around the room a bit to adjust, and you’ll be right as rain in no time. Though I

the bathroom, setting her down at the washbasin, his hands lingering

in intimate places

encircling her waist. “Lean on

Thalia: “…”

was certainly her first time

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

she typically brought her

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her, holding her. The mirror reflected their bodies

at Asher in the mirror.

were two

she’d left in

previous night,

subtle change didn’t

mirror, his lips curving into a knowing smile. “What are you thinking about, my sweet girl?

nothing at all,” Thalia replied,

up, Asher turned her to face him and

murmured against

grew warm with embarrassment. “You keep changing what you call me–darling,

curved into a tender smile, his voice deep and sensual. “Does it bother you? I have so many

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