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Chapter 42

Author: N.O Darling
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-12 01:59:14

** Parker’s POV **

“I want you to kiss me now, Parker.”

The words knock the air from my lungs.

I don’t move right away. I’m not sure I can. She’s looking up at me like I’m something she wants, and I’ve spent days trying to bury just how badly I want her too.

“Are you sure?” I manage, my voice low, husky with restraint.

She nods, lips parted, eyes wide but steady. “I’ve never been more sure.”

That’s all I need.

I cup her face gently, letting my thumbs brush over the soft skin of her cheeks before I kiss her slowly. She leans into it, her hands gripping my shirt, and it’s all I can do not to lose control right then. I don’t want to rush this. I want to savour it. Every second, every breath, every flicker of emotion in her kiss.

Her lips are soft, warm, eager, and when I deepen the kiss, I feel her melt into me like she’s been waiting for this too.

A low growl rumbles in my chest. Not threatening, just need. For her. For more.

I lift her easily, gripping her waist
N.O Darling

Sorry for the delay. I had a few days of severe migraines and then I needed to take a few days off from the screen. Plus the medication I take for my migraines make me drowsy and a little spaced out so I didn’t want to write nonsense whilst under the influence 🤣 Thanks for your patience.

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cygilbert
Thanks for the awesome chapter. Please take care of your self. I understand health issues. I feel like I went from super woman to not being able to do anything. I’m hoping my team of specialists can at least get me back to something semi normal. Praying for you
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N.O Darling
Thank you. I hate letting people down and I know people get frustrated but I can’t control these things. I lost vision for a while on day 2 and it was scary so I knew I needed more time to recover this time. I appreciate your support ...️
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Shana Allen
Not a problem. It was well worth the wait. As someone who also suffers from them, make sure that you take care of yourself. We'll be here whenever your awesome chapters post.
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