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 causing her discomfort. His

Thalia feel cherished beyond

haze of passion, completely surrendering herself to

him like waves on

when they finally lay spent in each other’s arms.

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

slept until the following afternoon.

her eyes, it was already three

was empty–Asher had

night, transforming the view outside into a pristine

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

Thalia watched through the glass for a while, suddenly longing to go outside and build

awake? Hungry, my love?” Asher’s voice came

turned to see him holding a tray

table. “I’ve

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them the same

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

got out of bed, nearly losing her balance when her

arms, his tone teasing yet tender. “Weak legs, darling? I do believe that’s

noticed it much while lying in bed, but upon standing, she felt a delicious ache throughout her

been a bit too thorough in his attentions.

Thalia’s flushed face and silence, Asher spoke in a low voice tinged with both amusement and concern. “I’m terribly sorry, my

bathroom.”

go play in the snow.

outside like this?”

a kiss to her temple. “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 must say, I rather like the idea that you’re carrying a reminder of me

her to the bathroom, setting her down at the

feeling a particular tenderness in intimate places that made her all too aware of the previous night’s activities.

his arms encircling her waist. “Lean on

Thalia: “…”

first time needing

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

her own

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

looked at Asher in the mirror.

were two dark red marks.

bites she’d left in the heat

previous night, Thalia’s cheeks

subtle change didn’t escape Asher’s

the mirror, his lips curving into a knowing smile. “What

nothing at all,” Thalia replied, her

finished freshening up, Asher turned her to face him

divine,” he murmured against

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

curved into a tender smile, his voice deep and sensual. “Does it bother you? I have so many ways to think of

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