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[A/N: This bonus chapter is thanks to EnigmaOreo. Thanks a lot for the magic castle. Really appreciate it.]
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Seraya tasted faintly of wine.
The thought surfaced and vanished just as quickly.
Simon released the Seed of Pride.
Her weight settled against him all at once, her bare feet finding the floor between his. For a moment she stiffened, as if she had only now realised that nothing was holding her there anymore.
Nothing but him.
Then her hands rose to his chest and gripped the front of his robe.
She kissed him back.
There was no hesitation in it now. The woman who hadn't known where to put her hands at the door suddenly knew exactly. Her fingers climbed over his collar, along his neck, and buried themselves in his white hair, pulling him down until no space remained between them.
Simon tilted her head back.
The kiss deepened. It was slow at first, then hungrier, her breath hitching each time he drew away only to take her mouth again.
His hand left her neck.
