Chapter 603

• Apphia
• Goddess, we have been apart for what feels like an eternity. I yearn for this connection with him, the way our bodies, hearts, and souls intertwine. The electric pulse in my core intensifies, awakening every sensation within me. In mere moments, he slips my shirt off, leaving my panties, but I summon the strength to halt his advance. I place a trembling hand on his chest, feeling his heartbeat beneath my palm. Lost in our desire, I momentarily forget that this body doesn't belong to me.
• "Nick, the body..." I manage to whisper. He stiffens, and buries his face in my neck, inhaling my scent. A soft chuckle escapes me as I run my fingers through his tousled hair.