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~Xander~

As we entered the home, I cupped my hands over Aoife’s eyes for another surprise. When she opened them and saw I filled the house with candles, she gasped with surprise.

I hugged her from the back and rested my chin on her shoulder.

“How many more surprises?” She tilted her head toward me.

I softly bit her shoulder, holding her hand in mine.

She hissed out a moan as her body started reacting to me again. It’s not the words talking anymore. It was the touch that ignited the heat in her chest. The goosebumps and the heavy breathing took over her.

“Relax, I won’t do anything you don’t want me to do.” I released her and backed myself away.

I wanted her so badly. We had confessed our love and hoped it was time to take the next step. My body craved her, but I was not sure about her. She was unlike other girls who wanted to crawl under me for a night. For her, it’s all emotions and love, and I was ready to give it all.

The moment was silent as the flickering of candles showed our si