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A Dream

Author: Ladybee
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Aphrodite

I sat by my windowsill, staring into the mysterious woods that remained undisturbed by the ills of this world. The tree branches swayed gently in the wind, which caressed my cheeks.

I sighed in contentment as I inhaled the sweet morning air, the rays of sunshine casting a warm glow over my fingers resting on the rim of the window.

I jumped in surprise when droplets of water fell over my skin and gasped, turning back to see a wet Asher smiling down at me. He had a white towel wrapped around his waist while his dark hair dripped water over his hard chest as he hovered over me.

I squealed when he shook his head again, droplets from his hair spraying across my face.

“Asher,” I whined playfully, and he chuckled, leaning down and pulling my body flush against his.

“You're going to get me wet,” I complained, and he smirked down at me mischievously.

“Am I? Can I see for myself?” He rumbled in a deep baritone that sent heat travelling down south instantly, and I gasped.

“Not here,”
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