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2020-07-29 01:27:18That night, Nathaniel was having a hard time falling asleep. He kept reminiscing the surreal time they shared, not only on that moment but even after, during their training session. He had been with his fair share of ladies before, and even a sorceress that knew all sorts of potions to make things interesting, yet he had never been that fulfilled. There was just something about her and the way she surrendered to him so utterly and completely. He had noticed her honesty before, how she had never lied to him or even told him half-truths, but now he was beginning to notice her genuineness was not restricted to her words. There was not a single thing she did that was not authentic. Her body translated a kind of truth that was ancient and unmistakable, as if she were physically incapable of a dishonest reaction.
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“Allow me to shed some light into your path, my dears” The couple turned to the woman, surprised to see she was still there. Bree trusted her implicitly, but she knew Nate was still apprehensive. The anger from his drawn need was present, pulsing behind his eyes. She heard him fuming against her hair and intertwined their fingers to help him calm down. The old woman motioned them to take a sit again, and Bree took the opportunity to quickly peck Nate on the lips. It was working, the little contact she was establishi
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“So, Angel, hm?” Bree threw him an amused look while arching her left brow. He was still laying in the grass by the river after they explored each other to exhaustion. “What do you mean?”“You called me Angel”“Oh, yes. Do you like it?” He asked, eyes still closed enjoying the afternoon sun.
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Nate jumped into the river like he was seeking to put out a fire. In a sense, he was, but reaching the water did nothing to calm his need. They reconnected emotionally after the near-death experience, but now he urged for her body. She had a smile that could light up any mood and when his hands reached the back of her neck, it felt like she was molded for him.“So you decided to join me after all?”
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“I’m sorry, I don’t know what the hell is happening. I’ve been away for the past four days and I really need to find Bree. I need to make sure she’s safe.”Nate’s softer tone seemed to make the woman in front of him relax a bit, and he hoped it would make her slip out information on Brianna’s whereabouts. He was using all his will to contain his anger, since it did not seem to be taking him anywhere.“Oh, so you leave the poor girl after she fights a bear alone and now you need to know if s
