Warning: Mature content in the chapter
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River's breath ghosted over her skin, teasing the corner of her lips as he leaned in. The soft candlelight flickered behind him, casting shadows over his sculpted chest and the golden hue of his hair.
Seraphina remained still. Her body was humming with anticipation, while her breath was caught somewhere between her ribs and heart.
And just when she thought he was going to leave her hanging, he closed the remaining space between their mo6ths and kissed her.
It was slow. Tender. Like he had all the time in the world.
His lips were soft but certain, moving against hers with a hunger that had been restrained far too long. She melted into him, her hands rising to clutch at his shoulders as his arms slid around her waist, drawing her closer until there was no space left between their bodies. His mouth coaxed hers open, and their kiss deepened. Sweet turned demanding, gentle turned fiery.
