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.

movements were incredibly gentle, afraid of causing her discomfort. His

about his feelings, making Thalia

completely surrendering herself to Asher’s rhythm, rising and falling

waves on a moonlit

midnight when they finally lay

deep, contented sleep, nestled against Asher’s

slept until the following

drowsily opened her eyes,

her was empty–Asher had

view outside into a

snowball fights, their laughter and playful

for a while, suddenly longing to go

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

see him holding a tray with an elegant

table. “I’ve brought you

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

up at the delicious spread. “It looks absolutely lovely, but let me freshen up first.”

got out of bed, nearly losing her balance when her feet touched

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

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

been a

low voice tinged with both amusement and concern. “I’m terribly sorry, my love. Was I too much for you last night? Let me carry you to the

bathroom.”

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

outside like this?”

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

intimate places that made her all too aware

his arms encircling her waist. “Lean on me, Lia.

Thalia: “…”

first time needing support while freshening

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

her own toiletries and

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Asher stood behind her, holding her. The

looked at Asher in the

were two dark red

love bites she’d left in the

moments from the previous night, Thalia’s cheeks

didn’t

a knowing smile. “What are you thinking about,

all,” Thalia replied, her

turned her to face him and leaned

murmured against

embarrassment. “You keep changing what you call me–darling, love,

you? I have so many ways to think

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