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All of them have left the nest now, Father. My babies are adults.

As children, they were vulnerable. Fragile, in both health and stature. Now, they’re fully grown. Somehow, Andrea and I did that. I know You guided us along the path and for that, You have my deepest thanks. But You always have that.

My heart is currently cleaved into separate parts and three of those parts are walking around Paris, happy and unaware that it is killing me to know that they are no longer under my roof.

My protection.

But they are under Yours, Father.

I bestow them upon You for their care.

I fully expect You to protect them and will forget that situation in Oran if You make sure that they only experience a happy and blessed life.

That, I realize, is something I want more than anything for them.

Peace is often discounted, but there’s nothing like it. I could never have foreseen that it would be shaped like this for me, but You, in Your infinite wisdom, know best. You gave me an angel for a lifemate, then You gave us three children who will make Your world a better place.

As always, I thank You for the bountiful life You have bestowed upon me. The gifts that I know I have not earned but which You graced me with anyway.

It’s been a long time since I felt the need to use the lash. That might have something to do with… Well, I’m sure You’re aware of my sex life, Father. Not that I’m accusing You of watching us during intimate moments. Just know that Andrea keeps me plenty busy.

Anyway, how did I get onto this?

The children! Of course.

Please, Father, just… keep them safe. I beg of You to watch over them so my wife doesn’t have to.

Your mercy has endured, Father, and I remain steadfast in my service to You.

I am Your servant whenever You have need of me.

Amen.”

CHAPTER 48

Savio

THAT SAME DAY

Do You Love Me? - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

“What are you doing?” she demands around a charming giggle.

The sound is light enough to make me feel like I’m walking on air, but I don’t answer her, just let her work it out for herself as I drag her ass to the edge of the bed.

Then, spreading her legs and pushing them against her belly, I order, “Hold your toes.”

She complies immediately, all that yoga she does aiding me, but naturally, she argues, “Savio! Tell me?—”

Before she can finish, I hover my ass over the backs of her thighs. She lets loose a surprised squeal but it quickly morphs into a moan as I rest my dick on her folds. Then, I snag the wand from the dresser drawer where I hid it from her.

With her unable to see what I’m doing, I take a moment to tunnel my cock between her pussy lips, making sure we’re as close as can be, and then I hold the wand to my shaft and switch it on.

“Savio!” she cries out, her reaction immediate.

Hell, my own’s pretty fucking strong too.

The deep throb of the vibration rattles through my cock and straight onto her sex.

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