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Author: Benita Jones
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"You’re still half-asleep, aren’t you?"

Elena groaned, rubbing her eyes as she blinked up at Asher. The sunlight filtering through the curtains cast a soft glow on his bare chest, and it took her a moment to process what he was holding—a tray with what appeared to be breakfast.

"I—what is this?" she asked, sitting up, her voice thick with sleep.

Asher shifted uncomfortably, clearing his throat. "It’s… food. Well, kind of. I attempted breakfast."

Elena bit back a laugh, glancing down at the plate. There was a slightly burnt omelet, some unevenly buttered toast, and what she suspected was supposed to be coffee but looked questionably dark.

"You attempted breakfast?" she echoed, arching a brow.

He exhaled, plopping down beside her. "Look, I don’t usually do this, okay? Cooking isn’t my thing. But I figured, since it’s our first morning together, I should… try." He ran a hand through his hair, suddenly looking a little nervous. "It’s probably terrible, but it’s the thought that counts, ri
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    After breakfast, they lounged in bed, their hands idly playing with each other’s. Elena would intertwine their fingers, only to pull away, grinning as Asher tried to catch her hand again. "You’re being a tease," he muttered. She smirked. "I don’t know what you’re talking about." Asher gave her a mock glare before snatching her hand and lacing their fingers together. "Got you." Elena laughed, squeezing his hand. "Fine. I’ll stop messing with you." "Good." He paused, then added, "Tell me more about yourself." She tilted her head. "Like what?" "Anything. I want to know more of the little things." Elena thought for a moment. "I love strawberries." Asher hummed. "Good choice." "I also love drawing." "Really?" He looked intrigued. "I didn’t know that." She nodded. "It’s always been an escape for me. I used to sketch a lot when I was younger." Asher smiled. "You should show me sometime." Elena hesitated but nodded. "Maybe." "Anything else?" She tapped her ch

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    "Asher?" Elena’s voice was soft, hesitant, but the moment his name left her lips, she saw it—the way his body stiffened, the way his hand clenched against the sheets. She knew this reaction wasn’t just about her question. It was about them. Her past. Her tormentors. And whatever Asher had done to them. He didn’t answer. Not right away. Instead, he moved closer, pressing a slow, deliberate kiss to the mark on her neck. A shiver ran through her, not just from the sensation but from the meaning behind it. It was possessive. Soothing. A reminder of what they were—of the bond they now shared. She knew he was grounding himself in it, using it to hold back the storm inside him. Still, she couldn’t ignore the way his hands trembled slightly as they rested on her waist. "Asher," she whispered again, this time reaching up to cup his face. Golden eyes met hers, and for a moment, all she saw was raw, unfiltered emotion—rage, protectiveness, something darker lurking

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    "You’re not even listening, are you?" Elena's voice was laced with amusement as she lowered the book, raising an eyebrow at Asher. Asher blinked, snapping out of his daze. "Of course, I am." She smirked, tilting her head. "Oh, really? Then tell me—what did I just read?" He opened his mouth, then closed it. Elena’s smirk widened. "That’s what I thought." Asher groaned, running a hand through his hair. "It’s not my fault. Your voice is distracting." She laughed, rolling her eyes. "That’s the worst excuse I’ve ever heard." He leaned closer, his golden eyes locking onto hers. "No, really. I think you might have cursed me, Elena." She gave him a skeptical look. "Oh? And how exactly did I do that?" Asher grinned, tapping his temple. "Your voice is like a spell—every time you speak, my brain stops working." Elena snorted. "That explains so much." --- Intimate Moments and Unspoken Desires She went back to reading, her voice soft, rhythmic. But Asher wasn’t listeni

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