Chapter 307: What If You Can’t Wait Until Tonight?
A hush fell again once he registered the meaning of her words. The stream still flowed and the breeze still stirred the leaves, but everything in his world narrowed to her.
Her, Lariette. His beloved. The one he held at the apex of his heart.
Ruediger silently took in the way Lariette looked at him, with her quiet determination, trust and... growing affection.
"Lettie..." Ruediger breathed, voice barely a whisper, "Are you sure?"
Lariette’s cheeks pinkened but she gave Ruediger a small, certain nod. Lifting a hand, she settled her palm on his face, her thumb brushing on his skin.
"Yes. Eddy, I want you. I want you more than before."
Ruediger studied Lariette, searching her expression. The same resolute gaze seemed to peer into him.
When he thought this fleeting moment was a dream, her familiar warmth grounded him to reality.
"I want you too, like always," Ruediger whispered back, his heart pounding loudly, "But only if you’re completely comfortable, Lettie. Ah... I don’t mean to sound like I do not trust you."
Blinking slowly, Ruediger felt the rapid beating of his heart. His body shivered, but not from the cold of being in the middle of a cold autumn stream.
Soft chuckles slipped from Lariette’s lips as she understood Ruediger’s concern. Tiptoeing, she pecked on his lips.