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Chapter 70

Author: Benita Jones
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Elena glanced up from the small pile of clothes she was folding, meeting Asher’s concerned gaze. He stood in the doorway, arms crossed over his chest, golden eyes studying her carefully.

"I already said yes, didn’t I?" she teased, offering him a small smile.

Asher exhaled, running a hand through his dark hair. "I just want you to be comfortable, Elena. Moving in together is a big step. I don’t want you to feel pressured."

Elena’s fingers stilled over the fabric in her hands. "I know."

And she did. Asher had never once forced her into anything. If anything, he was more hesitant than she was sometimes, always afraid of scaring her, of pushing too hard.

"It’s just… a lot," she admitted, glancing around her room. "I’ve been in this space for so long. I never really let myself imagine leaving it."

Asher stepped forward, crouching in front of her. "I get it. This place was your refuge. Your safe space."

Elena nodded.

"But," he continued, his voice soft, "you don’t have to do
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