Our connection, now heightened and explored, would only deepen from here. I smiled, knowing that Dimitri was right. This night was far from over, and as we lay there, intertwined and whispering sweet nothings, I knew our journey together was only just beginning.
As the candles flickered low, casting a golden hue over our entwined forms, I could feel the weight of the world outside dissipating like the smoke wafting from the dying flames. Each breath we shared felt like soft poetry, interwoven with the rhythm of the ocean that lapped at the shore, a comforting reminder of life beyond our intimate cocoon.
I studied Dimitri’s face, the shadowy contours made it more poignant in the candlelight. His dark hair fell slightly into his eyes, which danced with an intensity that spoke volumes. "You
