They stayed in the bathtub for a long time, simply exchanging caresses, soft words, and glances filled with emotion and restrained desire. It was a mature kind of love — whole, grounded, overflowing with respect and unshakable connection.

Thor wasn’t in a hurry. He wanted to live every second, savor every heartbeat of that reunion. It wasn’t just about desire; it was about belonging, about rediscovering himself in her eyes.

Even with his body burning for her, he knew how to wait — how to love h