Though they had been separated for too long, they were married once and had rekindled their intimacy since reuniting. Hadley knew precisely what he craved in that moment.

Her voice softened, almost pleading. “Could I take a shower first?”

“A shower? That can wait,” Eric murmured.

He leaned over her, and she found herself powerless to resist. Or perhaps, deep down, she didn’t want to.

Eric had never known a longing so profound, a fire that seared through to his very marrow.

His cheeks glowed, eyes half-lidded, each breath a scalding whisper.

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And yet, he welcomed it.

He would have gladly perished in this inferno of passion.

Afterward, Hadley was utterly spent.

As always, Eric carried her to the bathroom, tending to her with care as they bathed.

Hadley, drained and aching, felt as fragile as if her bones might shatter. She surrendered to his gentle ministrations.

Eric, by contrast, brimmed with vigor, as though he could go on endlessly. Carrying Hadley back to bed, he marveled at her delicate frame—her shoulder blades, sharp and elegant, like the wings of a butterfly poised for flight.

Every curve of her was a masterpiece.

Eric laid her tenderly on the sheets and drew her close.

Though this wasn’t their first union, today he grasped the sublime joy of being wholly one in body and spirit.

He brushed the damp strands from her neck and pressed lingering, reverent kisses to her skin.

“Hey!” Hadley, eyes still shut, swatted at him with mock irritation. “Can you give it a rest?”

“Fine, fine.” Eric chuckled, relenting with a soft laugh. He wrapped her in his arms, content to hold her close, his lips stilled at last.

Yet his fervor hadn’t waned in the slightest.

“Baby, do you love me?” he asked, his voice brimming with eager anticipation.

“Mmm-hmm.” Hadley stifled a fond eye-roll, indulging him casually.

“Come now. Answer properly!” Eric huffed, his pout betraying his refusal to be dismissed so lightly.

“Fine, I do.” Hadley sighed, her tone a blend of exasperation and affection.

“I knew it,” Eric declared, his satisfaction evident as he pulled her close, enveloping her in his warmth. “I love you too—more than words can say.”

Hadley shifted, propping herself up and gesturing toward the walk-in closet. “I need to get dressed…”

Her stomach rumbled faintly, and she remembered Eric hadn’t taken his medication yet.

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