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"it is you i want, but tomorrow," in another season, "i may desire to see you glowing with life again."

such a blessing aiesha was, even if they both had not expected her. but to spend each day with nazli, to see how nature moved upon her, to be present when new children drew first breath — yes.

but for now, the darkening of his desirous eyes said the time for words had moved beyond him. "we have been too long apart," senmut said in a whisper which echoed her own unsaid thought, caressing her until she grew to heat and softness beneath his touch.