321 ETHEREAL BLISS ARIEL’S POV With the intensity of our desire reaching its peak, Luke rose to his feet, pressing me firmly against the wall of the shower once again. His eyes bore into mine, filled with an undeniable hunger that mirrored my own. Without a word, he positioned himself between my legs, his hands gripping my hips as he slowly entered me. I gasped as he filled me completely, the sensation sending shockwaves of pleasure coursing through my body. Luke’s movements were slow and deliberate at first, savoring every moment as we moved together in perfect synchrony. Each thrust sent waves of bliss crashing over me, building the flames of desire higher and higher with every motion. Our bodies moved together in a passionate dance with an absolutely splendid rhythm. I used to be in the dark, but now the light has materialized and shone over me. The flawless steam from the shower girded us, intensifying our connection. Lost in the breathtaking sensation of our love completely devouring me, I clung to him desperately. With each thrust and each movement, the pleasure grew more intense until we were both teetering on the edge of gratification. Our cries of passion mingled with the sound of rushing water, echoing off the walls of the shower as we surrendered ourselves completely to the moment. Nothing else mattered, and nothing could roll around in my head/w through a sensational spell, wonderful to all degrees, and there was a wish. It is indeed a wish that this relationship would last a long time and produce nothing but joy and happiness. An unbreakable bond of love and desire bound the two of us in a timeless embrace. As we hit our meridian, we screamed each other’s names, our bodies writhing in nirvana. The two of us/plunged over the borderline together, lost in the sheer bliss of our union. This was a love that would surely brighten for eternity. So, our bodies slowly came down from the euphoric high. Luke cupped my face in his hands, his gaze soft yet intense. “Ariel,” he whispered, so much emotion right here, husky indeed, and all I could do was just gaze deeply into his pretty eyes as he did to mine. With his hands still on my face and the gaze not ending, he continued, “We’ve been through a lot of tough moments, and there might still be some threats on the way. But you do not have to worry. I pledge to consistently stand by your side, regardless of life’s challenges. I’ll be your rock, your shelter, and your unwavering support. Nothing will ever tear us apart. My eyes were filled with lovely tears, great tears of joy, and my lips curled into a gleeful smile since the depth of his words deluded me. “Luke,” I murmured. My voice shuddered, and my tone was low. The passion was still swirling around us. “I know the both of us must have made some mistakes in the past, actions that are somehow affecting us right now. But I tell you this, my love: I promise to love you fiercely and to stand by you through every trial and triumph. I’ll be your partner, your confidante, and your soulmate. Together, we’ll conquer the world, hand in hand.” Luke smiled at me. “Aren’t you a sweetheart?” I giggled. “Thanks, Luke. It’s all because of you that the joy keeps filling my heart. Thank you for bringing these wonderful moments to me. It’s so great, and I wish to create more with you.” Luke brought darkness to my heart those years, no doubt, no lie. Happir replaced all that and is what makes the light sparkle around our lives. “I’m so glad to have you in my life, Ariel. What more can I ask for?” has “I’m also glad to have you in my life. I hope this love lasts. Because I will always be by your side till death, and even in the grave, I’ll still be by your side.” Luke laughed, continuing to smile at me. “Same here, Ariel.” With our promises hanging in the air like an unbreakable vow, Luke leaned in, capturing my lips in a tender yet passionate kiss. It was a kiss filled with promises of eternity, of a love that knew no bounds. 321 ETHEREAL BLISS Our lips melted together in perfect harmony, and the feeling was so spectacular; it was like we had never come into contact before, and this was the first time. Life was going to throw a lot of terrible things at us, for sure. But I believed we would stand strong and go through all obstacles together. Luke and I stepped out of the shower. The warmth of the bathroom over us was slowly fading, although we could still feel the cold water right on our skin. Luke grabbed a towel, wrapping it around my shoulders before tenderly drying me off. “You know,” he said with a playful grin, “I think we set a new record for the longest shower in history.” I chuckled, reaching for another towel to return the favor. Time tends to pass quickly when you’re in good company. We helped each other into our night robes, exchanging playful banter and gentle touches along the way. Luke pretended to struggle with tying my robe, earning him at playful swat on the arm. “Hey now, none of that,” I teased, giving him a mock stern look. “You better behave yourself.” He raised his brows, smirking at me. “Or else what?“What are you going to do?” I couldn’t hold back a laugh, and I shook my head doing that. “This is crazy.” “What’s crazy?” “The fact that you’re trying to behave like a little kid right now.” “Don’t mind me. I’m just happy.” He grinned. “Well, keep on being happy. I was thinking of giving you some wonderful bedtime. stories, but with your attitude, I don’t think that’s happening.” Luke raised an eyebrow, feigning innocence. “Okay, cool. But you’re going to tuck me in and sing me lullabies, right?” I faked a crazy face, staring at him for quite a few seconds, but then I shook my head, throwing the response right at him–just a single word: “No.” He sighed, looking upwards. “Oh, seriously, Ariel? Come on now.” “Okay, fine.” I rolled my eyes with a smile, finishing the knot on his robe. “You’re lucky. I love you.” Luke wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me close. “I know, and I’m grateful for it.” We shared a sweet kiss before making our way to the bedroom, our laughter echoing through the halls. We settled into bed, nestled close together, smiling at each other, with Luke caressing my hair. I fixed my hand on his face, dragging his cheek softly. “Is it just me, or you’re becoming handsome day by day?” I am a handsome man. He laughed softly. “No need to brag, but I am a handsome man. “Of course you are. That’s why so many ladies are going crazy over you.” “Hmm, let’s not move on to that.” “Sure thing, my lord,” I said dramatically and giggled promptly. “But I have a question, Ariel.” I moved my hand around his chest. “Go ahead, sir. Speak out whatever is on your mind.”
