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The fact is… I’m in love with you, and I have been for some time.Colleen Houck
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A girl can still admire, can’t she? Even those who can’t afford to go in the store can still window-shop. Right? Knowing he wasn’t for me didn’t mean I couldn’t covet the merchandise.Colleen Houck
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He then put both hands on the door on either side of my head and leaned in close, pinning me against it. I trembled like a downy rabbit caught in the clutches of a wolf. The wolf came closer. He bent his head and began nuzzling my cheek. The problem was… I wanted the wolf to devour me.Colleen Houck
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A quiet but indomitable voice behind me said, “I believe this is my dance.” It was him. I could feel his presence. The warmth of him seeped into my back, and I quivered all over like spring leaves in a warm breeze.Colleen Houck
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We looked at each other for a minute, not saying anything, but I could feel the air between us shift. It became thick, sultry, and tangible–like when the air changes right before a storm. I could feel its power envelop me as it brushed across my skin. Even though I couldn’t see it, I knew a storm was coming.Colleen Houck
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He looks like a runway model. How in the world am I going to be able to reject that? The world is so unfair. Seriously, it's like turning Brad Pitt down for a date. The girl who could actually do it should win an award for idiot of the century.Colleen Houck
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Pulling the chair out for me, he invited me to sit. I stood there wondering if I could sprint for the nearest exit. Stupid strappy shoes, I'd never make it. He leaned in close and whispered in my ear, "I know what you're thinking, and I'm not going to let you escape again. You can either take a seat and have dinner with me like a normal date, " he grinned at his word choice, "or, " he paused thoughtfully then threatened, "you can sit on my lap while I force-feed you.Colleen Houck
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His eyes drifted leisurely back up to my face and he smiled at me appreciatively, “Kelsey, when a man spends time with a beautiful woman, he needs to pace himself. I quirked my eyebrow at him and laughed. “Yeah, I’m a regular marathon alright.” He kissed my fingers. “Exactly. A wise man never sprints…in a marathon.Colleen Houck
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As a man, I instantly became aware of the gold in her hair, her height measured against mine, and how easily she'd fit in my arms. ~RenColleen Houck
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Now turn around and go to sleep. I'm warning you that I plan to sleep with you in my arms all night long.Colleen Houck
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She answered with a passion I didn’t expect & I was lost. In that moment our hearts beat as one. In that moment I knew she loved me." #RenColleen Houck
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I wrapped the unyielding woman I loved in my arms & kissed her slowly, hoping that some part of her would sense my absolute devotion." #RenColleen Houck
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Thrilled with the knowledge that she loved me, it took me a moment to realize that she was angry. I found her tantrum irresistible." #RenColleen Houck
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What is real and what is not is for your heart to decide and for your heart to know.Colleen Houck
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I don't like sleeping in the dark jungle by myself. RenColleen Houck
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Wow Kelsey! " Kishan whistled. "I'm going to have to beat the other guys of with a stick!Colleen Houck
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I know there are powers I can't discern and things that bend and shape us that we cannot see.Colleen Houck
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Why does everything so bad for you always taste so dreamy?Colleen Houck
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Just so you know, I hate camping. I'm not so much appreciating the fact that there's no bathroom out here. 'Nature calls' while walking in nature is on my list of least favorite things. You tigers, and men in general, have it so much easier than us girls.Colleen Houck
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I don't mind being alone either. The only problem is that if you're always alone, you get lonely.Colleen Houck