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WARNING!!!
A little more than [MATURE CONTENT] in this chapter!!!
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Both of them were still riding the high, fire still smoldering in their eyes, breath ragged and uneven. But Duke, sensing Kisha's trembling frame, decided to give her a moment to recover. He gently cradled her in his arms as he began to draw a hot bath. They were both still panting, their bodies slick with sweat and tension.
Sitting at the edge of the tub with Kisha nestled in his lap, her eyes closed in quiet exhaustion, Duke couldn't help but gaze at her—soft, vulnerable, and beautiful in a way that only deepened the desire he had been holding back for so long.
In the chaos of battles and the constant brush with death, Duke had learned not to take time for granted. Every close call reminded him how fleeting life could be. He didn't want to live with regrets, especially not when it came to her.
