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Silence descended. It stretched.

“I couldn’t keep away any longer, no matter how hard I tried.”

She sighed. “Our time together is so short.” Sadness filled her, but she pushed it away. “So why don’t we make the most of it? Let us forget that the world exists outside this bedroom and make the most of this night.”

“Okay.” He did not hesitate. Instead, he kissed her neck again, his strong hand caress