Special shoutout to @MonsterUnderTheBed and @Lilli_Fiona! Thank you so very much for the supergifts!
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Zeke froze once again upon seeing her. His Alicia.
She was on the bed, sleeping so peacefully. So still and calm. If he had not identified the very light up and down movements of her chest, it would seem as though she was already…
With a slow and deliberate movement, he began to approach her. Each step was measured, his gaze never leaving her face as if he were afraid that if he looked away, she might disappear from his sight completely.
Your gift is the motivation for my creation. Give me more motivation!
Creation is hard, cheer me up!