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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