Sera's POV The door clicked shut behind us, sealing out the noise of the celebration. The muffled cheers, the clinking of glasses, the distant music—it all faded into a gentle hum, like a river flowing far away. We were alone.Finally, completely, utterly alone.Gracia sat on the edge of the bed, his legs stretched out and crossed at the ankles, his back against the headboard. He looked like he belonged there—like he had always belonged there. I settled onto his lap sideways, my legs draped over his thighs, my arms looping around his neck. His hands found my waist, warm and sure.He kissed my neck. Soft, lingering. Then my cheek. My eyes. My temple. My neck again.I giggled when his lips brushed the sensitive spot just below my ear. "That tickles."He did it again, deliberately this time, and I squirmed in his lap."You're doing that on purpose," I accused.He grinned against my skin. "Maybe."H
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