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2021-09-14 19:27:49His Presence
XYLON slowly approached me. Instead of running, or hiding or even moving, I was stuck from where I was, waiting for the next thing to happen.
His sight did not disappear from my eyes. Those burning, dark, coffee-brown eyes were all over my deepest soul. He was holding his shirt in his hand while I could hardly breathe.
There was less than an inch between us. I looked up to meet his gaze. I bit the inside of my lips. It took me everything I had to stay still. Waiting on his next move.
I saw one side of his lips twitched. Oh, I want those stubbles in my hands.
"Softy," he whispered in a hoarse voice. "So, so softy..."
I felt
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Fast and HardXylon's tongue danced skillfully inside my mouth, and I couldn't resist running my hands through his soft hair, relishing the sensation. In his arms, my heart melted, and the troubles that had brought me to tears seemed to fade away.His kiss deepened, surpassing my expectations. It was passionate and greedy, consuming us both. I continued to hold onto his hair, gently massaging his scalp.I heard him growl as he bit my lower lip, his voice barely a whisper. "S-Softy..." Goosebumps erupted across my skin at his words, and I felt a surge of anticipation. "If you don't push me away or say no, then tightening your hold on me means one thing. So stop me now, while I still can..."But instead of stopping him, I pulled him even closer. I couldn't bear to lie to him any longer. He understood my desires, and tonight, I wanted to be his.The intensity of my longing intensified, and my mouth felt dry as I swallowed a lump in my throat. Emotions swelled within my chest as I finally
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The ReturnI was roused from my slumber by the gentle sound of breath next to me. Turning my head slowly, I found Xylon's handsome face peacefully resting beside mine. His arm lay softly on my waist.A smile crept across my lips as I tried to find a reason to regret what had transpired between us. But instead of hatred or resentment towards Xylon, I felt a sense of peace. The animosity I once held towards him for deceiving me, for making me believe it was Fiore I had slept with, had dissipated. We had fallen asleep in each other's arms, still naked from the previous night's events.I took a moment to admire his features as he slumbered. The thick eyebrows, long eyelashes, sharp nose, and well-shaped lips that had brought me both pleasure and turmoil. His growing mustache and beard had tickled me, adding to the whirlwind of sensations. It struck me how handsome he looked, even in this vulnerable state. I couldn't help but wonder why I hadn't seen him in this light before.Gently slippin
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