Rita’s back sank into the mattress, the faint rustle of the sheets loud in the quiet room.Stefan braced his hands on either side of her, his dark eyes locked on hers as if searching for a reason to stop, but finding none.Her fingers found their way into his hair, tugging lightly, pulling him closer until their lips met again. This time, the kiss was slower, deeper, as if they were both memorizing the feel of each other. His weight lowered onto her, their bodies aligning perfectly, warmth pressing against warmth.His hand slid along her side, tracing the curve of her waist, pausing when he felt the quick beat of her heart beneath his palm. He lingered there, as though that sound alone grounded him. She exhaled softly, leaning into his touch.“Stefan…” she breathed, her voice almost a whisper, her fingers curling against his shirt.He kissed the corner of her mouth, her cheek, then her jaw, moving unhurriedly. Every brush of his
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