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TWENTY

Author: C.E.AIHES
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-09-28 05:45:06

THE FIRST PRAYER OF HAPPINESS.

SIMON

I coudn’’t sleep.

Not because of fear, but because every time I closed my eyes I was standing there again, his face so close to my eyes that I could feel his breath.

I stared at the ceiling, watching as the burning incense smoke covered the air. For once my thoughts were not heavy. They were not about the parish, or the weight that comes with being the miracle boy, or about Father Cadwell and his whips. But about him.

Arson grey.

Even his name felt dangerous on my tongue.

It echoed like a forbidden hymn, yet it was all I could think about. The way he smiled after I gave in, like I handed him the stars. The way he said I love you, like it was the easiest truth. The way he kissed me! God I almost didn’t want to let go.

I smiled so much, that my cheeks ached. I pressed my face into the pillow even though no one could see me.

I touched my lips, feeling the tingly sensation from the kiss. The way he kissed me. It wasn’t gentle, it made me feel
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  • IN THE NAME OF SIN    CHAPTER 31

    THE PUNISHMENTS FOR SIN SIMON The world felt softer than ever. I could hear people moving inside the compound, but I stood outside with Arsen. "Don't overthink," I said in my mind. His voice was low. “Don't overthink it, Simon”. His low, unguarded voice always calmed me the most. “You belong here, Freckles. You deserve to walk without looking down.” I laughed gently, my eyes lowered. "You always say that," I whispered. "And I'll keep saying it till the day you believe it," Arson replied, his fingers tapping gently on my arm. "You don't have to pretend or hide who you are when you're with me," he added. Badly, I wanted to tell him that those words were dangerous to say, that he was just telling me what I needed to hear. But the way he said them, he made it impossible for me to speak. "Thank you," I

  • IN THE NAME OF SIN    CHAPTER 30

    WHEN SAINT FALLS ARSON Simon’s head stayed on my shoulder for a long time. His breath was shaky, still carrying the faint sound of tears from earlier. The kiss we shared hung in the air like smoke, impossible to ignore. My hand rested on his back, feeling the slow rise and fall of his chest. The grass was moist from yesterday's rain percolating through my jeans, but I didn't care. I was with the man I loved. He moved closer, his thighs sliding against mine until there was no room between us. He raised his face again, staring into my eyes for an extended second, and then he kissed me again. This time it wasn't a soft or delicate kiss. His tongue brushed past my lips, filled with hunger that made my stomach flip. I matched his pace, one hand cupping the back of his head, his fingers running through my hair. He moved without a warning, swinging a leg over my hips, grabbing my hips. The kiss didn't break. His hands gripped my shoulders, His nails digging through my shirt.

  • IN THE NAME OF SIN    CHAPTER 29

    LEANING IN. CHAPTER 29 ARSON The engine’s low hum faded into silence as we pulled over. The silence was deafening. For a while, none of us said anything. Simon’s face was still half hidden, as he folded himself, still trembling from the shock of what had happened. "Hey", I said to him softly, afraid to startle him. "We're here already." He didn't look up. He just tried to breathe slowly. I wanted to touch him, I wanted to reach out, but I didn't, not yet. He wasn't ready. I drove forward, the peaceful hill stretched before us, overlooking Edavane. It was my favorite place in the world. No crowds, no noise, just wind and space. I used to come here whenever I had issues with my father, when we had fights and conversations that made me leave the house at night. In five years of my life, I spent every day coming here. But since Simon came into the picture, I haven't been here in a while. He became my ease, my peace, the home I longed for. I didn't know how to explain to him,

  • IN THE NAME OF SIN    CHAPTER 28

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  • IN THE NAME OF SIN    THE BANQUET

    ARSON I hated these things. The old me wouldn’t even be here. But I had to do come—for Simon. My father said “it would look good for the family, considering your reputation.” He said we needed to show respect to Father John, now he was back. I didn’t care about their bloody respect and formalities. I was just here to see Simon. My eyes wondered about, looking for Simon. I hadn’t seen him all evening. Last I saw him, he was at the far exit, struggling to hide his trembling hands. He looked spooked. Like a single touch could shatter him. I’d caught his gaze a few times across the room, but anytime I wanted to go close, something always happened. Either my fathers wants to talk, or he wants to introduce me to people who don't know me. Yet. Then he disappeared.At first, I thought he had gone out to get air—Simon never lasted long in a crowded space. But when the speeches started and he didn’t return, I knew something had happened. My eyes still wandered about, hoping that he was back

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