JUNE THIRD My sleep was on and off; I was over dreaming for my own good. Duncan, however, slept the most peacefully. He held me closely, and I could hear his heartbeat and breathing, which fueled my affection for him. This was the first time we slept fully naked. He didn't just touch me as before; this time, he focused on every part of my skin. His kisses felt like an embrace, and he lay over my bare body with nothing between us. He declared that, from that moment, I am his, though I've known that for a long time. Throughout the entire time, he thrust into me, he was gentle and careful, repeatedly checking if I was okay during the initial discomfort. Later, when I turned my back to him, too embarrassed to meet his eyes, he cuddled behind me, drawing circles on my arms and whispering abo