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The night was deep as ink. The lights inside their home were out, and through the narrow gap in the floor-to- ceiling curtains, scattered city lights spilled softly into the room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Khloe lay on the bed, still wide awake, when she felt a weight settle behind her. Nick\u2019s clean, cool scent enveloped her as he wrapped his arms around her from behind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCan\u2019t sleep?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She didn\u2019t turn around, speaking quietly instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When she\u2019d gone to shower earlier, Nick had already returned to the guest room. Seeing the lights off just now, she\u2019d assumed he\u2019d gone to bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMmm. I want to sleep holding you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His voice was low and lazy. Though his tone was steady as ever, Khloe somehow caught a hint of indulgent clinginess in it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The corners of her lips curved upward. \u201cNick, thank you for standing up for me today-and for speaking to your father like that because of me. I know that wasn\u2019t easy for you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He fell silent for a moment, then tightened his arms, pulling her more firmly into his embrace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t need to thank me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was a faint, almost imperceptible rasp in his voice. \u201cBut today\u2026 my heart really wasn\u2019t at ease.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause of me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her heart sank slightly. Was he still bothered after all?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThinking about how you were bullied, and I wasn\u2019t there with you\u2026\u201d He seemed to search for the right words, pausing briefly. \u201c\u2026it just makes me uncomfortable. I wish I could erase that time from your life- or that I\u2019d met you sooner.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s all in the past,\u201d Khloe said softly, warmed straight to her heart by his words. She turned, her nose brushing lightly against his chin, her breath gentle. \u201cI have you now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing in the past doesn\u2019t mean it never happened.\u201d His voice grew deeper, carrying a restrained heaviness.\u201d My heart aches for you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He spoke the last words slowly, deliberately, each one weighted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Khloe\u2019s chest filled with a bittersweet, burning warmth. She had never imagined that after hearing her past, Nick\u2019s only response would be pain for her-without the slightest trace of judgment or reservation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her eyes grew warm. Unable to resist, she leaned forward and pressed a soft kiss to the beautifully curved corner of his lips.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s really over,\u201d she whispered. \u201cMaybe those bad experiences were just so I could cherish what I have now\u2026 cherish you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Nick looked down at her, deep emotions churning in his eyes. He lowered his head, brushing his nose against hers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not enough.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His voice was hoarse, tinged with an indescribable stubbornness. \u201cJust cherishing isn\u2019t enough. I want to make up-double-for everything you lacked in the past.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His warm palm cupped her cheek, his thumb brushing lightly over the dampness at the corner of her eye, as if trying to wipe away every lingering shadow in her heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Khloe lifted her chin, and Nick\u2019s kiss fell naturally onto hers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Unlike his earlier gentleness, this kiss carried an almost reverent possessiveness-yet he restrained his strength carefully, afraid of hurting her. It was no longer a fleeting touch, but a deep, lingering kiss that claimed her breath.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Khloe felt slightly light-headed, her mind blank. She could only respond instinctively, fingers unconsciously clutching the fabric at his chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a long while, Nick finally pulled back a little, his forehead still resting against hers, his breathing heavier.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf it hurts, say it. If you\u2019re uncomfortable, say it. From now on, you\u2019re not alone. You don\u2019t have to force yourself to endure anything.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cKhloe,\u201d he said, taking her hand and pressing it to his left chest. Beneath her palm, his steady, powerful heartbeat thudded again and again. \u201cI want you to treat this as your greatest source of strength.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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