A LUNA'S CRAVING FOR LOVE

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plashing of water against the shore. It was such a beautiful sound, reminding me of my first encounte

ea before getting down from the horse. With his help

ared at him, puzzled by why he was undressing. He was left in only

r the water's surface before taking a deep dive. I lost s

Why did he call me if he was planning to hurt himself?

e, ready to rescue Frederick. It felt like he had been watchi

ederick called out, splashing water in my directi

eeping my head down and my arms

t. "I hope you remember that I saw you in just your underwear a few weeks ag

t shy,"

unless you want to swim in that,"

ere alone. I didn't want to ri

ust you and me," Frederick s

lied. "I'll c

ed as I pulled down one strap of my gown to my chest. His gaze wa

ncouraged, gesturing

un away, but I felt trapped and exposed. Frederick's gaze held me in place; it was both com

just my panties and bra. I covered my chest with my hand

e river, still c

ar and didn't take advantage of you. Do you think I would now

iced Frederick had been silent, looking troubled. I wished I knew what was troubling

I do that? He was troubled, and instead of o

uh?" Frederick asked

mistake," I countered, r

k said, scooping a handful of water and splashing it on me bef

surprised but laughed and scooped more water for another spl

wing closer as if guided by an unseen force. My eyes closed, and my lips pursed towards him. I suddenly opened my eyes to find

scream, but my voice was muffled. As I struggled to understand what was happ

es to protect me. I checked myself and noticed blood gushing from my sh