The vulnerability in Marius’s gaze was unmistakable now– not just for her, but for himself. “The roles we play,” he said, his voice low and thoughtful. “The graphic designer, the lover, the boss, the partner. We spend so much time being what everyone else expects that we forget who it is underneath it all.” His fingers traced circles on the back of her hand. “If you are dramatic and needy sometimes, then be dramatic and needy,” he said, his tone matter of fact, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.“So, we are agreed then,” Tera said with a soft smile. “We will just be ourselves when we are together.” Marius’s smile was slow, almost cautious, as if he were still getting used to the idea of something so uncomplicated. He lowered himself back down, pulling her against his chest until her back was flush against his front, his arm draped over her waist. “Agreed,” he murmured, hi
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