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WARNING!!!
A little more than [MATURE CONTENT] in this chapter!!!
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"If you're not ready, you don't have to push yourself," he said softly. "We'll only go as far as you want."
Zhane and Rafael both nodded in agreement, their silent support palpable even in the dimly lit room.
Though she couldn't fully make out their faces, the faint light spilling in from the window illuminated their silhouettes, giving her just enough reassurance to calm her nerves.
Hera swallowed hard, gathering her courage as she braced herself.
If she was going to give herself to someone, it would be the person she trusted and liked the most—the one who had always been there, silently protecting her, supporting her.
Her gaze settled on Leo, her eyes soft but resolute. "If it's you," she said, her voice steady despite the blush on her cheeks, "I'm willing."