Chapter: Author's NoteHi everyone!I would like to say a HUGE thank you to all of you who have read Revenge in Silk up to this point! I know that some (or many) of you may think that this book is too short, but I did that on purpose to keep the main plot going. I hope you don't mind and will still love this book. I welcome all your love, criticism, and feedback. So, feel free to write what you think in the comment section! I have one more announcement for you guys, that I am planning to make a book series called Revenge Series. I plan to make it consist of three books with the theme "Revenge" with different characters in each book. However, I will still try to include the interconnectedness of all the characters, even though it will only be a little visible. Once again, I would like to thank you all for your support! You have no idea how much I love you guys! With love, Anne Joyce
Last Updated: 2024-04-03
Chapter: EpilogueLooking in the mirror in the bridal room in my wedding dress, I repeatedly exhaled in nervously. I was a picture of pure joy, my cheeks flushed with a rosy glow and my eyes sparkling with love. I couldn't help but smile at my reflection, knowing that in a few hours, I would stand before River and make a promise to love him for the rest of my life. Addy entered the room, her eyes wide with excitement. "Are you ready?" she asked, helping me fasten the remaining buttons of my dress. I took a deep breath and nodded. "As ready as I'll ever be." The anticipation of the ceremony was all-consuming, yet I knew that everything was going to be perfect. As we walked down the aisle, there were sounds of people gasping and rejoicing. My little girl and Danielle (Emma's daughter) walked as the flower girl, I couldn't help but feel warmth in my chest when I remembered how excited Shannon was when she heard that I was going to marry River. She was beaming with joy, her tiny hands holding the bouq
Last Updated: 2024-04-03
Chapter: Chapter 63. You are my woman.Lost in my thoughts, I didn't hear the sound of footsteps approaching until a voice broke through my ear. "Hello, love," he whispered as his arms wrapped around my stomach. "River ...." My voice was a sigh when I felt his lips kissing my neck. "Let's continue where we left off, shall we?" he teased me, his hands reaching into my pajamas. I leaned back into his embrace, feeling the warmth of his body against mine. The desire that had simmered between us earlier reignited with a fierce intensity, sending sparks flying through my veins. His touch was electric, igniting a fire within me that threatened to consume everything in its path. I turned in his arms, capturing his lips with mine in a passionate kiss that spoke volumes of unspoken promises and longing. As we kissed, the warmth of his hands traveled down to the waistband of my pajamas. He pulled it aside slowly, his fingers tracing the curve of my hip. I could feel the heat of his breath on my skin, sending shivers down my spine.
Last Updated: 2024-03-31
Chapter: Chapter 62. I won't leave you againA few months later, River brought Shannon and me back to Manhattan. Meanwhile, Addy stayed in Chicago. She said she wanted to take her relationship with Shawn more seriously. And after I left with Shannon, Addy invited Shawn to live in the house with her. I gave my half of the rights to the house to Addy for free, more or less as a token of my gratitude for what she had sacrificed for me. I knew it couldn't make up for her help, but at least I felt like my burden was lessened. Shawn was not a typical man, but still he was very kind and considerate. I knew Addy would be safe with him. The thought of my best friend starting a new chapter in her life brought a smile to my face as I watched her wave goodbye to us from the porch. As for River, the past few months had been a whirlwind of emotions and adjustments as he stepped into his role as a father. Watching him bond with Shannon filled my heart with a warmth I hadn't felt in years. It was like witnessing a piece of my past come to lif
Last Updated: 2024-03-31
Chapter: Chapter 61. May I meet her?His arms enveloped me in a tight embrace, the familiar scent of his cologne bringing back a flood of memories. We clung to each other, seeking solace in the comfort of each other’s presence after all these years apart. The carnival noises faded into the background as we held onto each other, two souls reunited by fate and the passage of time.“Mia, maybe it's too late,” he said softly in my shoulder, “and I'm very sorry for never saying it, but believe me; whether it was then, when you disappeared, until this moment; believe me that I never stopped loving you.”As River's words lingered in the air, a sense of peace washed over me. The tumult of emotions that had consumed me for years seemed to quiet down in that moment. His confession, filled with regret and love, reached deep into my heart, stirring feelings I had long thought buried. I gazed into his eyes, seeing the sincerity and vulnerability laid bare before me.Those words, the words that I wanted to hear three years ago, that R
Last Updated: 2024-03-31
Chapter: Chapter 60. Don't you understand, Mia?"River ...." My voice trembled at the mention of that name, a name I still sometimes say in my unconscious.I couldn't think straight, my gaze shifted to the distance, Addy was standing there frozen. Both of her hands were holding the popcorn bucket.And just as my words were about to come out of my mouth, a voice from below broke our focus. "Mommy, why are you crying?"Shannon's innocent question pierced through the tension in the air, grounding me back to reality. I quickly wiped away my tears and crouched down to her eye level, forcing a smile on my face."It's nothing, sweetheart. Mommy's just really happy to see you safe," I replied, my voice quivering slightly as I gathered her in my arms once more.Addy finally snapped out of her daze and came over to where we were, her eyes flitting between Shannon, River, and me with a mixture of confusion and realization."River Lynch," Addy breathed out his name in disbelief, her gaze narrowing as she took in the scene before her. "What are
Last Updated: 2024-03-31
The Heiress and the Four Brothers
A dozen years ago, when Sera was adopted by Reggie Blackwood—a wealthy ex-womanizer, she thought that was where her hard life would end. However, when Reggie reveals that he has four secret sons from different mothers, Sera knows it will lead to disaster. What's more, Reggie announces a will full of intrigue: whoever among the four men wins Sera's heart and marries her, will be the main heir to the Blackwood Group.
Suddenly, Sera is caught up in an intoxicating game of love. Ace, the domineering ambitious lawyer; Beck, the romantic artist who sees her as a muse; Cal, the compassionate doctor who becomes her protector; and Damon, the mysterious man with a dark past. Tensions between them rise, blurring the line between true love and hidden ambitions.
Amid rivalry, passion, and dark secrets, Sera must choose: give her heart to one of the Blackwood Brothers, or escape this dangerous game. But in a world where love and betrayal walk side by side, who can truly be trusted?
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“You're all acting like I'm a precious item that needs to be taken care of,” I protested, glaring at the four of them who probably just took my annoyance as a joke.
Ace raised one eyebrow. “Wrong. You're a fire that needs to be tamed”
“Or to be played with,” Damon interjected casually, his smile mocking.
“Or to be celebrated.” Beck's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm.
“Or to be kept lit,” Cal finished, his voice low, without taking his eyes off the book he was reading.
I clucked in annoyance. They were all incredibly frustrating.
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Chapter: 32. Missed you alreadySERAI smiled at the short message Beck sent me. It was a picture—a selfie of him in front of the newly renovated pavilion in the backyard. Underneath it, he wrote: missed you already.I typed back: We’ll see each other tomorrow afternoon.The bathroom door creaked open, and Cal stepped out, already dressed in a loose white shirt and tartan-patterned pajama pants. Our eyes met briefly before his gaze shifted to the sofa I was sitting on—now neatly prepared with a pillow and blanket.“I think I’ll sleep here. The couch is comfortable enough for me,” I said softly, avoiding Cal’s eyes.“Don’t be ridiculous, Sera.”I gave him a stubborn look. “I don’t want you to feel uncomfortable. Besides, it’s my fault for not making sure the extra room was booked.”Cal let out a long sigh, walking over to grab the pillow and blanket. “If you keep this up, it’ll feel like you’re the one uncomfortable. And if that’s the case, I’ll sleep on the couch, not you.”I snapped my head up, frowning. “That’s no
Last Updated: 2025-01-19
Chapter: 31. You’re too kind, SeraCALWe stepped into the main hall of Aspire Heights Kindergarten. The room was spacious and vibrant, its simplicity infused with warmth. Rows of tables were adorned with children’s crafts—colorful paper cutouts, small vases holding fresh flowers, and family names written in tiny, clumsy handwriting. The air carried the comforting scent of baked goods and coffee, a nostalgic contrast to the buzz of adult conversation.I walked beside Sera, one step behind her, keeping my stride relaxed yet purposeful. As per our earlier agreement—my suggestion, of course—I’d play the role of her personal bodyguard. Though hesitant at first, Sera had eventually agreed, considering that my status as Reggie's son was yet to be announced at an event like this.Sera, as usual, was the center of attention. Her appearance was stunning, dressed in a soft blue dress with a simple yet graceful cut. A calm and confident air emanated from her. Her eyes scanned the room quietly, occasionally nodding or smiling at t
Last Updated: 2025-01-17
Chapter: 30. A lot can happen in one nightCALLos Angeles greeted us with typical early fall air, slightly warmer than in San Francisco. The blue sky was cloudless, and the leaves were beginning to turn yellow on some of the trees along the streets. Vehicles passed by without stopping, creating a chaotic harmony that felt typical of this big city.In front of the terminal, a young woman stood with a professional posture. Her shoulder-length brown hair was neatly styled, and she wore a chic yet understated business suit. It was Gia, Sera's secretary. Despite her youthful appearance, she exuded an aura of confidence that was hard to ignore.“Miss Sera, Mr. Cal.” Gia greeted us with a warm smile as we approached. “Welcome to Los Angeles. The car is ready.”Sera returned it with a faint smile that was more friendly than formal. “Thank you, Gia. Everything go well?”“Of course,” Gia replied as she signaled the driver to take our luggage.I watched their interaction. There was a familiarity there, something I rarely saw in professi
Last Updated: 2025-01-14
Chapter: 29. I'm happy to come with youCALTurner sat in the driver’s seat, fiddling with his phone while waiting. I leaned back in the rear seat, gazing out the window and enjoying the crisp morning air.“Turner,” I called, breaking the silence as I glanced at his reflection in the rearview mirror.“Yes, Mr. Cal?” he replied politely.“You’re pretty close with Damon, aren’t you?” I asked, keeping my tone casual.Turner turned slightly, then fixed his gaze back on the front. “You could say that. It’s nice having someone to talk to about spare parts and such.”I nodded thoughtfully. “Seems like he treats you nice. He talks to you more than he does with me or anyone
Last Updated: 2025-01-13
Chapter: 28. Did I hurt you?SERAThe room was quiet, dimly lit, with nothing but the sound of our breathing filling the space. I lay next to him, staring at the ceiling, trying to catch my breath. But my eyes kept drifting to him—to that tattoo-covered body lounging lazily against the headboard. My hand moved on its own, tracing my fingers over the ink—lines so intricate, so mesmerizing.My fingers stopped at the wolf howling at a full moon, beautifully etched across his chest, covering most of his left side and stretching to his shoulder. “A wolf,” I murmured, my voice softer than usual. “Like your name.”I tilted my head, looking at the wolf that seemed to be howling helplessly at the moon. “Why does it seem bound to the moon? Wolves are supposed to be free,” I asked, trying to understand.
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Chapter: 27. I can't stopSERA“Don’t hold back, Sera.” His words were a dark, whispered command. “I want to hear every sound you make.”I shook my head slightly, my body trying to resist the overwhelming friction. “I don’t understand what you’re doing to me, Damon,” I whispered. But when his hot hand slid to my back, pulling me closer, I knew I’d already given in.Ignoring my words, his lips returned to my neck, his tongue teasing me there as his hand expertly unclasped my bra. “I can’t stop,” he said in a husky voice that made my heart race.He didn’t give me a choice. There was no escape. I knew I should be angry, should demand an explanation, but somehow, something deeper drew me into this game. “Then don’t.”He stripped away the rest of our clothes with swift movements. I stare at his body with increasingly heavy breathing as he puts on the condom. The tattoos wrapped around his body seemed to tell a dark, unspoken story. And my stomach felt like it was twisting at the sight of how ready he was for me.Hi
Last Updated: 2025-01-11
Lusted After You
"I want you," Marco whispered. His breath tickled my ear. His right hand slid up my back. "I want every inch of you, every breath you take, and every voice you utter my name. Answer me, do you want me too?"
My hands moved to the straps of the dress on my shoulders, untying them until the fabric fell to the floor. "I'll say your name all night long."
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I used to get annoyed when I had to be a delivery girl for my best friend. However, I never knew before that something would happen when I delivered her files.
A man suddenly kissed me, a stranger, so alluring that it made me think of him all the time. The scent of his body, his heavy voice when saying thank you, everything about him drove me crazy.
Unfortunately, he seemed to want to get away from me. He was avoiding me. He told me that I should forget him, that we should never meet again, that he was a dangerous man.
But could I?
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Chapter: 28. A Date"Here we are ...." Marco said as he steered the car towards the park. I looked at him from where I was sitting. He looked back at me, a small smile on his lips."What place is this?" I asked, feeling quite curious.Marco's smile seemed to grow more enthusiastic. "It's my favorite place in the whole world. Want to come in?" he asked as he opened my door.I nodded, infected by his enthusiasm."Come on, then." He extended his hand to me, which I gladly took.I stared at him for quite a while, unconsciously showing him a hesitant face."Wonder what's wrong?" he asked.I shrugged my shoulders. "Nothing... it's just that I think the words "your favorite place" and "park" are not something that can be combined."My heart throbbed as he laughed very softly. "Trust me ...."As we walked towards the park, I started to feel my body warm up with excitement. It felt like I was stepping into a different world."Do you like it?" Marco asked, rubbing my hand with his thumb."Yeah... I've never been t
Last Updated: 2023-09-02
Chapter: 27. A Bucket listThe sound of the curtains opening followed by the blinding light made my eyes flicker."Rise and shine ...."I groaned, ignoring the voice by turning my back to the light source.The bed I was sleeping on swayed gently, indicating that someone was on it. The blanket I had pulled over my body was now slowly unfurling. Someone pulled it until I felt a touch on my bare arm. "You want to waste the day off I promised you by sleeping?""Do you have a bucket list of things to do today?" I asked, not quite clear due to yawning.He laughed lightly. "Yeah... I do," he said, and I was a hundred percent sure he was talking nonsense.I turned around again, facing him who was also looking at me. "So, what's the first thing we're going to do today, Mr. 'I-Have-a-Plan'?""Take a bath together. Good idea?" He didn't let me answer and immediately lifted me off the bed. "Considering you always wake up when I'm all dressed up."I smacked his chest, he laughed loudly. He walked me to the bathroom, still
Last Updated: 2023-08-10
Chapter: 26. A Dream Come True"Tell me what you imagined back then!"It was an order, and instantly my body stiffened. "I was upset that you didn't kiss me at the party. I touched my lips, wondering if you didn't want to kiss them.""Demonstrate. Continue."From my lips, my hands went down to my breasts, twisting the nipples. I sighed, looking at Marco from the mirror. "Did Marco not want to touch this?" My fingers went down to his waist, rubbing it. "I wanted your hands here." Then I bit my lip, slowly my hand went to the pubic
Last Updated: 2023-08-07
Chapter: 25. A Story"Marco ... I want to ask you something," I said, my voice soft. The man placed the book he was reading onto the sofa side table.Marco looked at me, his eyes filled with concern. "What is it, darling?"I took a deep breath, trying to figure out how to phrase my question. "Do I look like your mother?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.Marco looked surprised and confused. "Why do you ask?" he asked, his voice laced with concern.I felt my cheeks flush and I looked down. "Your father told me this morning," I said, my voice barely above a whisper."I will answer on one condition that you tell me the truth about why you want me so much, as you said a while ago," he said, his voice full of teasing."Alright," I agreed."My mother was beautiful, but you're more beautiful than her."I felt a warm feeling spread through my chest at his words. But I still wasn't satisfied. "But you said I remind you of your mother," I said, my voi
Last Updated: 2023-08-06
Chapter: 24. A Loving HusbandThe sun was shining brightly, casting a warm glow on the garden. Mr. Montgomery was tending to his plants with care, his wrinkled hands expertly pruning the leaves. I approached him quietly, not wanting to startle him. He turned around and smiled when he saw me."Good morning," he said, wiping his forehead with the back of his hand. "Did you sleep well?"I nodded. "Yes, I did. Thank you for letting me stay here."Mr. Montgomery waved a hand dismissively. "It's no trouble at all. I'm glad you're here. And I have to thank you, too."I raised an eyebrow in confusion. "Thank me? For what?""For convincing my son to stay here for a while," he replied, his eyes twinkling. "He's been so busy with work lately that he hardly has time to stop by."I smiled at the thought of Marco coming here often. It was nice to imagine him taking a break from his busy life and spending time with his father. "I'm glad I could help," I said, feeling a sense of pride.Mr. Montgomery then turned to me and looked
Last Updated: 2023-08-05
Chapter: 23. A SurpriseAre you going to talk to me again if I tell you I haven't told her?***This morning I woke up to the sound of Pedro's message notification. Last night I asked him if he had told Kim that I was in Missouri. And the answer I got this morning was a relief.I sat on the edge of the bed, stretching. Marco's side of the bed was cold. That meant he'd been up since earlier, and there was no sign of him in the room. The clock still showed eight in the morning. Had Marco left already? Did he leave this early?I finally just decided to go to the bathroom, clean myself up quickly because today I was going to surprise Kim. I can already imagine how cute Kim's slanted eyes will be when she's bulging with surprise and excitement. She would tease me like crazy and bombard me with questions if I told her what brought me to Missouri again.While passing by the window, my eyes accidentally caught something. I immediately approached the glass and looked down. There I saw Marco on his morning run with so
Last Updated: 2023-08-05
Chapter: Bab 31Richard membukakan sebuah pintu yang agak berbeda dengan pintu-pintu lainnya lalu mengisyaratkanku untuk masuk. Dan hal pertama yang kulihat adalah River yang sedang duduk di balik meja kerjanya. Dia tak lagi mengenakan jasnya, yang kemudian kulihat sedang tergantung di standing hanger dekat jendela besar di belakang bangkunya.“Apa yang ingin Anda diskusikan, Mr. Lynch?” tanyaku sopan, mengantisipasi ada orang lain di ruangan ini.Dengan gerakan mulus, River bangkit dari kursinya. “Banyak sekali,” jawabnya sambil berjalan ke arahku. Aku terlena dengan entah bagaimana waktu seakan melambat seiring dengan langkahnya yang kian mendekatiku. “Banyak sekali yang ingin kudiskusikan,” ucapnya lagi, suaranya mengalun lembut di telingaku. Dia menarikku mendekat, tangannya menangkup pipiku, dan aku merasa seperti terhipnotis oleh kehangatan sentuhan itu.Lututku mendadak terasa seperti jeli ketika bibirnya menekan bibirku, dan aku pasti sudah ambruk ke belakang jika saja tangannya tidak melingk
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Chapter: Bab 32“Jadi, Richard tahu tentang kita?” tanyaku sambil memainkan kancing piamanya. Kami berada di atas tempat tidur River, berbaring dengan lengan besarnya berada di bawah kepalaku.“Seperti itulah,” jawabnya sederhana, tangannya memainkan rambut cokelatku.“Kau bisa saja mengirimiku pesan teks untuk bertemu. Kenapa harus menyuruh Richard berbohong?”“Kau sendiri yang tidak ingin orang-orang tahu, kan?” balasnya dengan tenang. Aku mengingat-ingat di mana ketika aku berkata pada River mengenai orang-orang di kantorku yang tak perlu mengetahui hubunganku dengan River—yang pada saat itu mengacu pada hubungan di atas perjanjian. Namun, meskipun Cody (hanya Cody) tahu mengenai bagaimana hubunganku dengan River waktu itu, dia masih belum tahu bahwa kini hubungan kami mulai berbeda. “Akan lebih masuk akal bagi rekan-rekanmu jika aku mengungkit-ungkit mengenai pekerjaan.”“Kau ada benarnya juga sih …,” gumamku, melihat ke wajahnya yang sedang menampilkan tampang sombong, seolah-olah berkata “tentu
Last Updated: 2024-12-14
Chapter: Bab 30Berhubung aku, Cody, dan Sasha—orang terpilih dari Departemen Periklanan—tidak ada yang membawa mobil ke kantor, Lukas dengan murah hati meminjami kami Volvo merahnya untuk digunakan ke kantor River Lynch.“Memangnya di mana sih mobilmu?” tanya Cody yang sedang menyetir.“Sedang diperbaiki,” jawabku berbohong, diam-diam mengirim sinyal pada Cody agar tak membicarakannya lebih lanjut karena ada orang lain yang bisa mendengar.Shasa duduk di jok belakang. Dia sedang fokus mempelajari catatan Cody sambil membuka tabletnya. Dia pernah dua kali mewakili divisi periklanan mengikuti rapat tim proyek ulang tahun merk Sèduisant. Cody memilih orang yang tepat. Atau mungkin bukan Cody yang memilihnya? Bisa saja dia mengajukan diri atau Kepala Departemen Periklanan yang menugaskannya.Cody manggut-manggut mendengar jawaban asal-asalanku, meski dilihat dari sisi wajahnya pun aku tahu dia sedang tersenyum penuh makna. “Apanya yang rusak?” tanyanya lagi, mengetes. Ya Tuhan, aku ingin memecahkan kepa
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Chapter: Bab 29Aku tak tahu lagi mengenai nasib perjanjian yang kusepakati dengan River. Apakah sekarang perjanjian itu batal karena hubungan kami tak lagi pura-pura? Tunggu, aku bahkan jadi bingung mengenai status hubungan kami yang sebenarnya. Apakah hubungan kami masih berlandaskan simbiosis mutualisme? Apakah kami jadi pasangan sesungguhnya seperti orang normal lainnya? Hubungan berlandaskan perasaan? Memang apa perasaanku padanya? River juga tak pernah menyebut-nyebut tentang perasaannya padaku. Dia hanya bilang menginginkanku, beberapa saat sebelum kami berhubungan seks. Barangkali River hanya merujuk pada keinginan biologisnya untuk bercinta denganku.“Hei!” Sebuah kibasan tangan di depan wajahku tiba-tiba menyadarkanku di mana aku sedang berada. Aku berada di dalam mobil River yang sudah terparkir di basement gedung Pamela Magazine. Saat sarapan tadi, River meminta untuk mengantarku bekerja lagi
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Chapter: Bab 28Mataku terbuka saat merasakan tubuh River menempel di tubuhku. Pemandangan pertama yang kulihat adalah dada bidang River, dan kurasakan lengannya melingkari pinggangku dengan erat. Beberapa titik di tubuhku terasa nyeri, dan pipiku langsung memerah saat aku mengingat kegiatan kami yang menguras tenaga semalam.“Wake up, sleepyhead,” bisiknya, bibirnya menempel di telingaku.Aku menguap dan meregangkan tubuh, merasakan lengannya mengencang di sekelilingku saat tubuhku bereaksi terhadap sentuhannya. “Jam berapa sekarang?” Aku bergumam, meringkuk lebih dekat dengannya.River tertawa pelan dan mengecup leherku. “Ini jam kau-akan-terlambat,” jawabnya.“Apa?” Kesadaran menyergapku seketika. Dengan gerakan cepat, aku bangkit dan melihat sekeliling untuk mencari benda apa saja yang bisa menunjukkan waktu. Dan tatapanku tertuju pada jam persegi di atas meja kecil di samping tempat tidur. “Kenapa kau tidak membangunkanku dari tadi?” Mataku tertuju pada angka 8.42 yang berkedip-kedip futuristik
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Chapter: Bab 27Aku menyandarkan kepalaku ke sandaran sofa sambil terengah-engah, melihat dia melepaskan semua pakaiannya dan kemudian meraih tubuhku lagi. Dia mengangkat tubuhku dan membalikkannya, memosisikanku di atas pangkuannya sementara dia sudah duduk di sofa.Jantungku berdegup kencang saat merasakan paha keras River menekan pangkal pahaku yang sudah basah, tangannya memandu tanganku menuju ereksinya. Aku terkesiap, mataku membelalak saat dia dengan lembut membimbing tanganku, menunjukkan padaku apa yang harus kulakukan. Dengan ragu-ragu aku melingkarkan jari-jariku di sekelilingnya, pipiku memerah karena merasakan kekerasannya di tanganku.Dia tersenyum, matanya tidak pernah lepas dari mataku saat dia mendorong tanganku lebih jauh, menuntunku untuk mengelusnya. Aku menggerakkan tanganku ke atas dan ke bawah, perlahan-lahan pada awalnya, kemudian meningkatkan kecepatan saat aku merasakan nafasnya semakin cepat dan matanya penuh dengan gairah.“Kau tidak tahu betapa aku sangat menginginkan ini
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