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90. Peace*

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The world had gone still again.

Paul carried her to the bed, cradling her against his chest while Lexie's arms stayed wrapped around his neck, her face tucked close, and he could feel the aftershocks of her release still lingering in the way her body trembled against his.

He laid her down carefully, crawling in beside her and pulling the blanket over them. She immediately shifted, nestling closer until her bare skin pressed fully against his, like she was afraid he might disappear if she let go.

He wrapped an arm around her waist, tucking her tight against his chest. One leg hooked around hers, and his free hand found her back, fingertips tracing soft circles there.

Her fingers slid along his stomach, drawing lazy, invisible patterns.

Neither of them spoke for a while, coming down from their own highs.

But the silence was filled with peace.

Paul pressed a kiss to the crown of her head. “You okay?”

He murmured, his voice already thick with sleep. Lexie nodded against his chest, h
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