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.

incredibly gentle, afraid

about his feelings, making Thalia

passion, completely

him like waves on a moonlit shore.

well past midnight when they finally

drifted into a deep, contented sleep, nestled against Asher’s chest.

until the following

Thalia drowsily opened her eyes, it was already

her was empty–Asher had already

night, transforming the view outside into a pristine white

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

near the window. Thalia watched through the glass for a while, suddenly longing to go outside and

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

him holding a tray with

small round table. “I’ve brought you a proper French breakfast–fresh

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little boulangerie down the street. The owner says they’ve been making them the same way for three generations. There’s also café

eyes lighting up at the delicious spread. “It looks absolutely lovely, but let

on her nightgown and got out of bed, nearly losing

quickly caught her, pulling her into his arms, his tone teasing yet tender. “Weak legs, darling? I do believe that’s my fault.”

cheeks burned crimson. She hadn’t noticed it much while lying in bed, but

been a bit

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

bathroom.”

cheeks in mock indignation. “I wanted to go play in the snow.

outside like this?”

“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

the bathroom, setting her down at the

particular tenderness in intimate places that made her all too

arms encircling her waist. “Lean on

Thalia: “…”

was certainly her first time needing support while freshening up.

water, and squeezed toothpaste onto

traveling, she typically brought her own toiletries and

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behind her, holding her. The mirror reflected their bodies pressed together, creating an achingly intimate

at Asher in the

his neck were two dark

in the heat of passion

moments from the previous night,

didn’t

smile. “What are you

all,” Thalia replied, her eyes darting away nervously.

Asher turned her to face him and

he murmured against her skin.

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

deep and sensual. “Does it bother you? I have so many ways to think of you, it seems only fair

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