Chapter 1577

The sanctuary darkened as they moved toward the soft moss at its center, their bodies sliding down to rest, to twine together. There was no urgency, no leader. Only instinct. Jude lay down first, and Lucy straddled him, her skin hot against his as she leaned in to kiss his mouth, slow and deep.

Then Emma pressed against his side, her hand sliding along his chest. Zoey kissed his neck, her tongue teasing, playful. Natalie curled beside Lucy, her lips grazing Jude's shoulder before moving to claim Lucy's in a sighing kiss. Stella joined them, her fingers moving in circles along Zoey's hip.