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He crossed his arms over his chest, "I don't get why you push everyone away."" This isn't the time to talk about this."" Should I set up an office visit?Lisa Kessler
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He shook his head. "Those waves are begging us to ride them. Talking can wait.Lisa Kessler
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I thought when you finally kissed me, I'd be able to walk away." He shook his head, his voice lowering to a throaty whisper. "I was dead wrong.Lisa Kessler
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Hunter scooped her up into his arms as if she weighed nothing and carried her over to the bed. He laid her down and then moved behind her to spoon her, his arm holding her close to his chest. His lips brushed her ear. "Before you push me away, you have my word that once you're asleep, I'll go in the other room, okay?". .Without moving, she whispered into the darkness, "What if I don't want you to go?.Lisa Kessler
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Hunter walked out of the waves, and without any pretense, he wrapped her in his arms. She looked up at him, her eyes searing his. He bent his head lower, his voice a raspy whisper. "I've never met anyone like you.Lisa Kessler
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I'm the king of bad ideas.Lisa Kessler
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Man..." He blew out an exasperated breath. "Do you push everyone away this hard, or is it just me?Lisa Kessler
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He pressed his lips to her shoulder, whispering along her soft skin, "I'm right where I want to be.Lisa Kessler
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If we're not naked soon, I'm going to lose my fucking mind.Lisa Kessler
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That kiss..."" You've already given me better than I've ever had.Lisa Kessler
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She covered his hand with hers over her abdomen. His was so much bigger than hers and had probably fired guns, rifles, and god knew what else, but right here, right now, his tenderness broke down her will as sure as any grenade.Lisa Kessler
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I love surfing, but ---" his gaze wandered over the thin sheet covering her body before he met her eyes again " --- no wave could ever compete with you.Lisa Kessler
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You make me want to be.Lisa Kessler
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You're a good man, Hunter.Lisa Kessler