Without a word, he closed the distance between them in swift strides, his hands reaching out to grab her with a fierce urgency.
Avalyn's heart raced in her chest as she felt herself drawn into Ethan's arms. She attempted to push him away, but his kiss was like a wildfire that consumed her resistance. His lips were demanding and persistent, and despite her initial resistance, she couldn't deny the electrifying rush that coursed through her veins in response to his contact.
Their bodies squeezed together, an unsaid hunger linking them as they moved in a dance of want towards the bedroom. The door slammed behind them with a gentle thud, trapping them in a world dominated by their love.
The air in the dimly lit room was heavy with expectation, with the only sound being Ethan and Avalyn's ragged breaths as they submitted to the pull of the moment. His hands stroked over her skin with the same hunger she felt, sparking a fire between them.
Their lust drove them to explore each other in a fevered exploration of desire, causing clothes to fall to the floor in a frenzy of need. Ethan's touch was possessive, claiming her with passion that sent thrills down Avalyn's spine, her body arching towards him in a wordless need for more.
As they lost themselves in the fire of their mutual love, their bodies moved in a natural rhythm, filling the room with a symphony of gasps and moans. As they were drawn into a sensual dance, the outer world vanished as they were drawn closer to the brink of ecstasy with every step.
They moved in unison, a gush of sensations, sweat glistening on their skin as the room filled with the overpowering smell of excitement. As they reached their peak of need, an explosion of release that left them breathless and sated, time appeared to stretch and contract, a swirl of sensation and pleasure.
With the room filled with a gentle moonlight glow coming through the curtains, they lay entwined in each other's embrace in the aftermath. Their passion built a bond that caused their hearts to beat in unison.
Ethan caressed Avalyn's skin with his fingers, creating calming patterns, while they lay there, exhausted but happy. They would remember it long after the night had given way today. It was a moment frozen in time.
As Ethan got up to refresh and headed to the bathroom, Avalyn lay in bed, clutching the blanket tightly in her hand. Her mind raced with thoughts of the night they had just shared. Had she given in to Ethan too fast? Would she regret her actions later? The warmth of their connection still lingered, but doubt began to creep in.
Her thoughts were abruptly interrupted by the sound of Ethan's phone buzzing with a new message. She reached over to grab it, intending to hand it to him, but her eyes accidentally glanced over the screen. The message was from Claire, and it made Avalyn's heart stop.
"I'm pregnant. Come over to my house immediately. We need to tell my parents."
Avalyn's breath caught in her throat as she read the words. A wave of shock and disbelief washed over her, followed quickly by a deep, aching pain. Her mind struggled to process the information. Claire was pregnant? How could this be happening now, just when she and Ethan had finally found each other?
A mix of emotions surged through Avalyn—hurt, betrayal, confusion. She felt as if the ground had been pulled out from under her. The intimate moments she had shared with Ethan now felt tainted by the revelation. Had he known about this? Was he hiding it from her?
Tears welled up in Avalyn's eyes as she clutched the phone, her heart breaking. She felt a deep sense of loss as if the future she had dared to hope for with Ethan was slipping away. The love and connection they had shared seemed fragile and uncertain in the face of this new reality.
As Ethan emerged from the bathroom, refreshed and unaware of the storm brewing in Avalyn's heart, she quickly wiped her tears and handed him the phone. "Your phone buzzed," she said, her voice trembling slightly.
Ethan's eyes widened in shock as he read the message from Claire. His mind raced, trying to make sense of it. It seemed impossible that Claire could be pregnant, but he knew he had to find out the truth. He turned to Avalyn, his expression a mix of confusion and urgency.
"Avalyn, I need to go. Claire says she's pregnant. I have to see her and figure out what's going on," Ethan said, his voice strained.
Avalyn's eyes filled with hurt and disbelief. "Ethan, are you playing with my emotions? Is Claire really pregnant, or is this some kind of twisted game?"
Ethan's heart ached at her words. "Avalyn, I swear, I'm not playing with your emotions. I'm serious about us. But I know Claire is up to something sinister. She wants the wedding to go on, and she'll do anything to make it happen."
Avalyn's voice rose, her frustration boiling over. "How can I believe you, Ethan? One moment you're here with me, and the next you're rushing off to her. It feels like I'm just a pawn in whatever game you're playing."
Ethan stepped closer, his eyes pleading. "Avalyn, please. You have to trust me. I know this looks bad, but I need to confront Claire and find out the truth. She's manipulating everything to keep us apart."
Avalyn's tears spilt over, her voice trembling with anger. "Trust you? How can I trust you when you're still entangled with her? This isn't fair to me, Ethan. I can't keep living in this uncertainty."
Ethan's frustration matched hers. "I don't want to be entangled with her! I'm trying to break free, but she keeps pulling me back with her lies and schemes. I need to deal with this once and for all."
Avalyn shook her head, her heart breaking. "And what if she's really pregnant? What then, Ethan? Where does that leave us?"
Ethan's voice softened, filled with determination. "If she's really pregnant, we'll deal with it. But I don't believe she is. This is just another one of her tricks to control me. I need to expose her lies."
Avalyn's voice was barely a whisper, her pain evident. "I don't know if I can handle this, Ethan. I don't want to be caught in the middle of your battles with Claire."
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Hidden Scars
Bí ẩn / Giật gânEthan and Avalyn were inseparable during high school. They shared dreams, secrets, and a deep bond. However, a traumatic event shattered their world. Ethan was falsely accused of a crime he didn't commit, and Avalyn, pressured by her family, had to...
