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 of causing her discomfort. His

Thalia feel

completely surrendering herself to

like waves on a moonlit

midnight when they finally

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

slept until the following afternoon.

her eyes, it was already three

was empty–Asher

view outside into a pristine white landscape,

and engaging in snowball fights, their laughter and playful shouts creating a lively

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

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

see him holding a tray with an elegant breakfast spread.

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

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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

delicious spread. “It looks

of bed, nearly losing her balance

his arms, his tone teasing yet tender. “Weak legs, darling?

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

been a bit too

silence, Asher spoke in a low voice tinged with both amusement and concern. “I’m terribly sorry, my love. Was I

bathroom.”

wanted to go play in the snow. How am I supposed to

outside like this?”

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

setting her down at the washbasin, his hands lingering on her waist.

in intimate places that made her all too aware of

encircling her waist. “Lean on me, Lia.

Thalia: “…”

was certainly her first time needing support while freshening

with water, and

her

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Asher stood behind her, holding her. The mirror reflected

looked at Asher in

neck were two

she’d left in

the previous night,

didn’t escape Asher’s

in the mirror, his lips curving into a knowing smile. “What are you thinking about, my sweet girl? You’ve gone

replied,

turned her to face him and leaned

he murmured

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

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

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