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As much as she loved being with Zoey, she didn’t want to think of anything after this episode. Commitment just wasn’t her thing.

Zoey smiled, and it was that soft, genuine smile that Lux had come to love seeing. “Well, I’m glad you were here. I would’ve probably freaked out.”

Lux chuckled softly. “You’re tougher than you give yourself credit for.”

Zoey shook her head, a playful glint in her eyes. “Not when it comes to snakes.”

They both laughed, the sound carrying through the trees. It felt good to laugh, to share this light moment after the intensity of the situation. It had brought them closer in a way that Lux hadn’t expected.

As they continued walking, the camp came into view, the faint glow of the fire a welcome sight in the dark forest. But neither of them seemed in a hurry to rejoin the others.

Zoey stopped walking, turning to face Lux fully. The look in her eyes was intense, but not in the way it had been with the snake. This was different—more personal, more vulnerable.

Zoey took a small step closer, her eyes never leaving Lux’s. “I don’t know what I’d do without you.”

Lux swallowed hard. She didn’t know what to say or how to respond to her raw honesty. “Come on, Zoey. You’d be fine.”

Zoey shook her head, her eyes shining with something Lux couldn’t quite place. “Maybe. But I’d rather not find out.”

The space between them felt like it was shrinking, drawing them together in a way that was both thrilling and terrifying. Lux could feel the heat radiating off Zoey’s skin, could see the way her chest rose and fell with each breath.

“Zoey,” Lux began, her voice trembling slightly. “I?—”

But before she could finish, Zoey closed the gap between them, her lips pressing softly against Lux’s. The kiss was gentle at first.

But then it deepened, the hesitation melting away as they lost themselves in each other.

Lux’s hands found their way to Zoey’s waist, pulling her closer as the kiss became more urgent. She could feel Zoey’s heart pounding against her chest and could taste the faint sweetness of her lips.

When they finally pulled apart, they rested their foreheads against each other’s.

“Lux,” Zoey whispered, her voice shaky. “Why do I want you this much?”

“Why do you ask so many questions?”

Zoey’s hands cupped Lux’s face, her thumbs brushing gently over her cheeks. “You’re just something else, aren’t you?”

Zoey’s lips found Lux’s again, more insistent this time. Lux responded eagerly, her hands roaming over Zoey’s back, feeling the smooth skin beneath her fingertips.

They moved together, instinctively finding a rhythm that felt right and natural. Every touch, every kiss was filled with a longing that had been building for so long and finally found its release.

Lux guided Zoey to the ground, the cool earth beneath them a stark contrast to the heat between their bodies. They moved slowly, savoring each moment.

Surely one more time wouldn’t hurt.

Zoey’s hands were everywhere, exploring Lux’s body with a reverence that made her heart ache with affection.

Lux moved quickly pulling down Zoey’s fire pants and underwear from her hips to her ankles and off in one smooth move.

She pushed Zoey’s T shirt and bra upwards exposing her beautiful breasts.

She’s so fucking beautiful.

Lux pinned Zoey’s eager hands above her head as she took Zoey’s nipple in her mouth, sucking, biting enjoying Zoey’s gasps.

Zoey tried again to release her hands.

“Keep your hands there,” Lux commanded. “I want to worship your body,”