Ocean's Breath Plateau how long can you hold your breath?

once the knot had loosened, and his body had regained some form of solidity, he pulled himself (reluctantly) from her, still breathing shallow and fast. he felt empty, drained of life, but it was different than before. now the warm glow of satisfaction rippled over his skin. he. . .was lost for words, and moved to place his chin on marie's shoulder, closing his eyes.

tum bahut khoobsurat ho, govinda crooned in a whisper, almost sing-song, each syllable elegant and deliberate. tum bahut khoobsurat ho. tum suraj ki rani--nahin raat ho. his heart was slowing, finally, from its breakneck pace of before. he could take her again, in a few minutes. he wondered if she'd stay.

he wanted to hold her. he wanted her to stay. main tumse pyaar karte hoon, he mumbled brokenly, barely knowing what he said, pressing his nose into the thick, soft fur of her neck.

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"you are very beautiful,
you are very beautiful,
you are the queen of the sun--
not the night."