No Regrets

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rhythmic patter of water against his skin echoed the tumult within him. Disheartened by his indifference, Clair's resolve wavered, a sense of neglect clawing at her core. In a daring move, she shed her outer layers, baring her raw vulnerability along with her curves. Stepping into the shower, she offered Monte a tender massage, her voice a gentle caress, "Relax," she whispered as she dared to explore the boundaries of desire. With a soft bite on his ear, she sought to ignite a spark of arousal, her touch leaving a lingering effect on him. "I

vident in her voice as she asked, "What happened to you?" Clair's innocent question unknowingly stirred memories within Monte, the sound of the slap from Amelia earlier at the plantation. In a swift moti

pulls her back in one swift move "just stay back" he said. They l

's subconscious, the haunting images

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unraveling memories from the past transporting her back to a night 27years ago, at the time she was 22 and deeply in love with Monte. As they lay together under the night sky, t

Amelia's head she's

uickly tries to wipe her tear. Despite her attempt to conceal her tears, Margaret astutely not

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at as she watches him attend to a group of friends. Evan finished up behind the bar and made his way towards Anna, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Order coming up," he said, tossing something soft her way. "What are you doing here?" he inquired, taking note of her unchanged work attire. "You came here dressed like that? someone doesn't care," h

for something stronger, pushing the boundaries of her comfort. Despite his initial refusal, her unwavering trust in him softened his resolve. With a mix of emotions swirling in the

e passage of time and the unanswered letters, her heart still held a flicker of hope for Jake, a flame that refused to be ex

ed by her proximity. Just as a smile began to form on his lips, Anna's words shattered the fragile moment. "I'm... getting married" her announcement of impending marriage wiping away any t

uccumb to the haze of intoxication and leaving Evan to navigate his o

couldn't quite solve. After some back and fort, he finally decided to brush off the statement as a product of a tipsy mind 'She has

us

she scanned for them, leading Evan to carry her on his back. Then, in a sudden turn, she became feisty, demanding to be put down and even playfully smacking Evan's head. 'Pervert' she had accused him, forming a smile around his lips at her cute behavior.

couldn't help but smile at her antics and appreciate the quirky charm she displayed even in her intoxicated

the fragile peace of the night. There, under the dim glow of streetlights, s

e of jealousy washed over him, yet he managed to conceal it with practiced composure. Evan, with A

Taking the bag from Jake, Evan dismissed him, "You can leave now; I'll give this to her." Jake, displaying maturity, retreated to his car, but not before slyly provoking Evan with a parting shot