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Chapter 33

Author: CJ Fantasies
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-30 01:58:24

•Cassie’s POV•

Jerald leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on my lips before resting back against the pillow.

“That was wonderful, honey,” he muttered.

I moved closer, resting my head on his chest, the steady warmth of his body seeping into mine. His heartbeat was calm now and I found myself tracing slow patterns on his skin with my fingers.

“I love it,” I whispered.

He chuckled softly, the sound vibrating beneath my cheek. “You say that every time.”

“Because it’s always true,” I replied with a smile.

His arm tightened around me, protective and familiar. “I don’t know what I’d do without moments like this,” he said quietly. “Without you.”

I lifted my head to look at him, surprised by the seriousness in his voice. “You don’t have to say things like that.”

“I want to,” he said, brushing a strand of hair away from my face. “You make everything feel… right.”

My chest warmed at his words, and I settled back against him, listening to his breathing slow.

“My love,” Jerald mumbled, his voice
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