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The thing about knowing you’re broken is that knowing is not enough to fix it.John Goode
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She shifted, bringing them closer. The blanket slipped down to her waist, revealing a blue tee shirt that shouldn't have been sexy, but fit her curves like a second skin and molded her perfect breasts. Their breath mingled. The air charged around them. Their gazes met and locked. Then Lucas sealed his fate and dropped his gaze to her parted lips. " I don't want to be alone tonight, " she whispered.Jennifer Lowery
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Confused, she pressed a fist to her mouth to stifle her sobs as her tears came harder. The door opened and Lucas stood there, bare-chested, a pair of jeans riding low on his lean hips. "Nora? Ah, hell. I hurt you, didn't I?" He moved into the room and pulled her into his arms, hugging her to his chest. She wanted to fight it, avoid her feelings, but she melted into him, absorbing his warm strength. " I'm sorry, baby, " he murmured. She shook her head. "you didn't hurt me." Some of the tension left his muscles. "Well, not to worry, you only hurt me a little, but I'm taking it like a man.Jennifer Lowery
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Nora sobered and turned back to the windows, her breath fogging the glass. "We may as well lay some ground rules if we're going to be stuck here for a few days." " Okay." " You can keep the bed, I prefer the sofa. I don't cook. I'm not a maid, so pick up after yourself. You can eat whatever you can find in the kitchen, but I'll warn you, I don't keep much. I prefer my privacy, so you'll have to occupy yourself. Any questions? " Only one." She turned to face him. " What are you hiding from?.Jennifer Lowery
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Ty swung around. He was obviously fed up with Ben's negative attitude.Lauren Brooke