Chapter 84

Breathless and spent, they lay entwined, the room now a haven of contentment and tranquility.

"I love you." Denera said as she laid on her Husband's chest

"I love you too." Rhys replied, gently stroking her hair and face.

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As the first hint of dawn begins to whisper through the darkened sky, a soft amber hue spills gently across the horizon.

In the Rhode's bedroom, draped in opulent silks and rich fabrics, the remnants of a passionate night linger in the warm, tangled sheets.

The sprawling bed, framed by ornately carved posts, cradles the entwined forms of a couple, their skin glowing faintly in the early morning light.

Denera laid with her head resting on his chest, his arm encircling her protectively, their bodies molded together in the sweet aftermath of shared intimacy.

The first rays of sunlight pierce the horizon, filtering through the delicate lace curtains and casting a golden glow across the room.

The light dances across their faces, stirring Denera from her slumber. S