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    After dinner, Kelly gently tucked Jasper into bed.


    Once the little one was settled and asleep, Kelly turned her attention to the big


    baby.


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    Zev stubbornly refused to undress, adamantly avoiding the shower no matter how much Kelly urged him.


    Reuniting with him had been far more overwhelming than she had anticipated. Even now, her fingertips tingled, her cheeks flushed, and her heart raced with excitement. It was more energizing than a cup of strong coffee, and sleep felt distant, almost impossible.


    She couldn''t let herself feel tired.


    She feared that if she allowed herself to fall asleep, she''d wake up and realize it was all just a dream.


    In the bathroom, Zev sat on the toilet seat like a wounded animal, reluctant to take the first step and get into the shower.


    "Take off your clothes," Kelly said softly, stepping closer, ready to assist him.


    Zev gripped her hand, not meeting her gaze.


    They stood there, frozen in silence, neither of them willing to speak.


    They both knew what had happened in the past two years, but neither dared bring


    it up. It was as if they were both afraid to touch on the wounds that still lingered.


    "Come on..." Kelly coaxed gently.


    Perhaps it was because she was so used toforting Jasper.


    Zev hesitated before meeting her eyes. The red-rimmed look in his gaze spoke volumes, full of suppressed


    emotions.


    Kelly offered him a faint smile. "What are you afraid of?"


    "I look terrible ... Too thin," Zev admitted, his pride exposed, raw and vulnerable.


    Kelly kissed his forehead, both affectionate and slightly exasperated.


    It was a miracle he was even alive, yet here he was, worried about his appearance.


    If not for hisrge muscle mass, the fact that he had survived on nothing but nutritional supplements- barely eating or drinking-he wouldn''t be here now, strong and full of life.


    "I want to see," Kelly whispered.


    "I look awful. Don''t hate me," Zev muttered, bracing himself for her reaction.


    Zev was the quintessential rugged northern man. A soldier through and through, his looks had never mattered as much as his imposing physical presence.


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    physique, eager to let his raw, masculine energy fill the space between them... Kelly smiled to herself, shaking her head. "I will never hate you


    Zev took a deep breath, mentally bracing himself, and pulled off his hoodie.


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    He was so pale-perhaps from his Duskmire roots or the long hospital stay, out of the sun. Hisplexion was now the kind of pale that would make anyone envious.


    He tossed the hoodie onto the floor, still sitting on the toilet, unwilling to stand.


    It was clear he disliked what he saw in the mirror.


    Kelly sighed. He had lost weight, but his body was still lean, toned, and long-far more attractive than most runway models. The only issue was, he couldn''t ept this "weaker" version of himself.


    "Zev, have you seen runway models? You look just like them. You''re still


    handsome," Kelly said, cupping his face to reassure him.


    "Too weak..." Zev muttered, still seeing himself as fragile.


    "Then let''s start working out tomorrow. There''s a gym at the mall across from the neighborhood. I''ll go with you. I''ll make you some healthy meals. How does that sound?" Kelly continued, trying tofort him.


    Two years apart, and now he seemed to be acting like a child.


    "Okay." Zev met her gaze, and in one swift motion, pulled her into hisp, wrapping his arms around her. "Honey, my hands feel so much better now..."


    "What about the rest of you?" Kelly whispered teasingly, moving closer, her lips brushing his ear.


    Kelly wasn''t the type to tease, nor did she have a natural seductive charm.


    But with Zev, she didn''t need to say much. Her presence, the way she moved with him, was enough to drive him wild.


    "Want to try?" Zev smirked, his fingers threading through her hair as he pulled her in for a kiss.


    The shower turned on, filling the room with steam.


    Kelly kissed him back eagerly, her emotions raw. It had been so long since they were together, since life almost tore them apart, but now, here they were, reunited.


    They cherished each other in a way no one could ever understand.


    The love they shared burned so fiercely, it felt like they were merging together, body and soul, forever.


    "Zev..."


    "I''m here..."


    Kelly''s voice cracked as she whispered his name.


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    Kelly cried out his name, over and over, her chest tight with emotion.


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    The sound of the water drowned out her sobs, but it couldn''t crase the longing and desire that pulsed between them.


    What was love?


    When she returned from Solmaris, standing in front of Eric at the police station, Kelly had felt lost.


    Her beliefs shattered, she couldn''t understand what love truly was.


    Until Zev stormed back into her life, with his unwavering strength and no shame,


    flipping everything she thought she knew upside down.


    He repaired what was broken in her, restoring her faith in love.


    This time, her faith was solid and unshakable.


    She trusted Zev, and nothing would ever make her doubt love or him again.


    "Zev... stop."


    Kelly''s voice trembled, her body pressed against the cold ceramic tiles. Her legs were shaking, and she knew if they didn''t stop, she wouldn''t be able to move tomorrow.


    "At least that part''s still going strong ... "Zev yfully bit Kelly''s neck, his voice low with teasing words.


    Kellyughed despite her frustration, twisting her head to nip at his lip in retaliation.


    And in that moment, it felt like time had stopped.


    She loved him so much.


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