She broke. It came in a rush of heat and sound, her spine arching, eyes fluttering shut, a cry caught in her throat as everything tipped over the edge. He didn’t let go, didn’t pull away. He held her through it, steady, patient—his name soft against her skin as her body gave in, moment after moment, until she collapsed back into the cushions, boneless and undone. When her trembling eased, he lifted his head, eyes warm, a faint smile tugging at his lips. He slid up beside her, pulling her into his arms, her body limp against his chest. He didn’t say anything—just kissed her forehead, then her hairline, the rhythm of his breathing falling in sync with hers. When he finally rose, he scooped her up gently, one arm beneath her knees, the other steadying her back. She was half-asleep already, face buried against his collarbone, fingers curling instinctively into his shirt as he carried her through the quiet house. In the bedroom, he laid her down carefully, pulling the blanket
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