Chase POVI strolled into town, following a winding path through the woods to set the stage for what was about to unfold. Returning home to change turned into a surprisingly complex task; after all, I had never been on a date like this before. Dinner with a woman, sure, but we both knew it was just a short prelude to a long night. Tonight with Kiera, I had to show her my friendly side, one that didn't want the night to end in passionate sex until the early morning. Goddess, how I can possibly resist not taking her body?I decided for a casual look with jeans and a T-shirt, I figured Kiera wouldn't have many options, and our plans for the night didn't demand anything too fancy anyway.Hustling back to the barracks, a vibrant bunch of pear blossom flowers caught my eye. "Perfect!" I plucked a few from in front of a random house, reminiscing about my mom's tales that claimed they symbolized friendship, carrying whispers of purity, love, and longevity.I did want Kiera as my friend, but I
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