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

Thalia feel cherished beyond

completely surrendering herself to Asher’s rhythm, rising

him like waves on a moonlit

when they finally lay spent in each

a deep, contented

slept until the following afternoon.

drowsily opened her eyes, it was already

space beside her was

transforming the view outside into a

snowball fights,

the glass for a while, suddenly

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

turned to see him holding a tray with

small round table. “I’ve

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they’ve been making them the same way for three generations. There’s also café au lait and some local

nodded, her eyes lighting up at the delicious spread. “It looks

on her nightgown and got out of bed, nearly losing her balance

pulling her into his arms, his tone teasing

cheeks burned crimson. She hadn’t noticed it much while lying in bed, but upon standing, she felt a delicious

perhaps been a

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

bathroom.”

puffed her cheeks in mock indignation. “I wanted to go play in the snow. How am I supposed

outside like this?”

you’ll be right as rain in

bathroom, setting her down at the

struggled to stand steadily, feeling a particular tenderness in intimate places

encircling her waist. “Lean on me,

Thalia: “…”

certainly her first time

took her cup, filled it with water, and squeezed toothpaste onto

she typically brought her own toiletries

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stood behind her, holding her. The mirror

looked at Asher

his neck were two dark red marks.

bites she’d left in the heat

previous night,

subtle change didn’t escape

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

Thalia replied, her eyes darting away

her to face him and leaned down to gently inhale

smell divine,” he murmured

you call

bother you? I have so many ways to think of you, it seems only fair you should hear

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