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Valeria
My lips parted and heart pounded wildly against my ribcage, ready to burst out hearing Khalid’s confession.
He loved… me? It couldn’t be, I must be dreaming.
Yes, we had great s*x, and I passed out and I am dreaming about—
“Yes.” I could hear the smile in his voice, pure joy lacing it. “I love you, I love you, I love you, my sweet one. I want to yell to the entire world—omph.”
I tipped on my toes, kissing his lips and relishing in the softness of them when he kissed back, weaving his hand in my hair. I savored the relief and comfort and… love that came from him, showing him how much his confession meant to me, kissing him harder.
He asked between the kisses, “Is this… your way… of—”
“Yes,” I gasped, grinning up at him. My heart was bursting with pure joy from hearing
