Overview

In an intimate, emotionally charged scene, Rio and Hallie confess they have only ever been with each other, despite years apart. Their mutual revelations dissolve lingering doubts, and they make love with a renewed sense of commitment and relief.

Full Summary

Rio, hovering over Hallie after revealing he has not been with anyone else in six years, notices her shock and tears. Fearing he has upset her, he reassures her he never expected her to wait. Hallie then admits she has also only ever been with Rio, surprising him and shifting their mood from disbelief to laughter and tenderness.

With the tension broken, they trade playful teasing and desire, and Rio prioritizes Hallie’s pleasure. He undresses her, kisses down her body, and goes down on her, encouraging her to be loud and open about what she wants. He brings her to climax with his mouth and fingers, attentive to her responses and memories of what she likes.

Afterward, they reposition with Hallie straddling Rio. The tone grows more intimate and serious as Hallie says she missed him, and Rio confesses he does not want to be without her again. They decide to have sex without a condom because Hallie recently restarted birth control; both privately admit they prepared “just in case.”

They proceed slowly at first, checking in as Hallie eases him inside. Once comfortable, Hallie rides Rio and they move together, trading praise and guidance. Rio remains focused on Hallie’s pleasure, encouraging her to use him and to come while he is inside her—something he knows she likes.

Hallie climaxes again, and the realization that they may fully have each other back pushes Rio over the edge. They come together, holding each other closely. In the quiet after, Rio frames their reunion as an answered prayer, cementing the chapter’s blend of physical reconnection and emotional recommitment.

Who Appears

• Rio DeLuca — narrator; confesses he has only ever been with Hallie, focuses on her pleasure, reaffirms he does not want to be without her.
• Hallie Hart — reveals she has only ever been with Rio, initiates and consents to sex without condoms due to birth control, expresses she missed him and climaxes twice.