Chapter 83

They reached the bedroom, and Nicholas laid Sarah down on the bed, his hands roaming her body, tracing the curves of her face, her neck, and her shoulders.

Sarah's eyes never left his, her gaze burning with desire. She knew what was about to happen, and she wanted it more than anything.

Nicholas's lips claimed hers, his kiss deepening, his hands moving to undo the buttons of her shirt. Sarah's fingers helped him, their hands moving in tandem, their hearts beating as one.

The room around them melted away, leaving only the two of them, lost in the intensity of their passion. They were two souls, consumed by desire, surrendering to the magic of their love.

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Griffin walked through the front door, dropping his keys onto the entryway table. His mother, Sophia, stood in the kitchen, her arms crossed and a stern expression on her face.

"Where have you been, Griffin?" she asked, her voice firm and cold.

Griffin tried to brush past her, but Sophia blocked his path. "D