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    He held her close, his embrace warm and steady, mirroring the way she had onceforted him. His hand moved in slow, soothing circles on her back, silently letting her know he was there.


    She sobbed until there was nothing left, until her breathing evened out. Jayden, a little flustered, grabbed a napkin and clumsily dabbed at her tears. “You know,” he said, clearing his throat, “back at George’s yard, when I heard them talking about your parents, I had a thought.”


    Elyse sniffled, swiping at her eyes. “What thought?”


    He scratched his chin, looking thoughtful. “It felt like your parents left behind stories—pieces of themselves scattered like breadcrumbs, waiting to be discovered. And through all these ups and downs, we’re slowly uncovering them.” He shot her a lopsided smile. “I wouldn’t be surprised if there are more stories out there, just waiting for us to stumble upon them.”


    She sat quietly, letting his words settle. Then, after a beat, she said softly, “That’s a beautiful way to put it.”


    He hesitated before asking, “I want to go on this journey with you—to find those stories together. Will you let me?”


    For a moment, she didn’t say anything. Then, without warning, she pulled him into a tight hug, knocking him back onto the bed before capturing his lips in a fierce, breath-stealing kiss.


    It was fiery, almost overwhelming. Within seconds, he winced, sucking in a sharp breath as pain shot through him.


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    He gently cupped her face, his thumb brushing over her lips as he murmured, “I know you’re excited, but please—go easy on me. Biting really hurts.”


    Elyse merely snorted, dismissing his words without a second thought. In that moment, all she wanted was to kiss him breathless.


    Sensing her fiery enthusiasm, he knew resistance was futile. Since he couldn’t stop her from nipping at him, he decided to take control instead.


    In one swift motion, he rolled over, shifting their positions until he was hovering above her. Caught off guard by the sudden change, Elyse barely had time to react before boldly dering, “I must kiss you passionately.”


    A slow, teasing smile curved Jayden’s lips as he replied, “Love is a two-way street. If you wish to kiss me with such passion, then it’s only fair I return the favor.”


    Elyse blinked, curiosity flickering in her gaze. “What?”


    He gently pinched her cheek. His voice was low and filled with promise as he murmured, “I’m going to make love to you so fiercely that you’ll feel just how much I adore you.”


    “No, no! You promised to let me rest—I don’t want to!” Elyse gasped, her eyes widening in shock as she wriggled beneath him, trying to escape.


    But would Jayden really let her escape now that she had willingly fallen into his arms?


    Of course not. He had no intention of letting her slip away. Instead, he nned to savor every moment, holding her close as if she were the most precious thing in the world.


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