"Do you like it?" Lorian asked.

Tegan wrapped her arms around his neck and murmured, "I do."

Tegan looked gentle and captivating, prompting Lorian to lean in and kiss her passionately once more. Then, both of them fell back onto the soft bed. They spent almost the entire New Year in bed.

Four days after the new year, Lorian took her to Crocksten for a three-day trip. In their uninterrupted days and nights, they made countless love to each other without any protection. Tegan was nourished emo