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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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How poor are they that have no patients! What wound did ever heal but by degrees?'"" Shakespeare isn't going to save you this time, Superman. Your time's run out."!Colleen Houck
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Ren took off his jacket, which slicited a squeak from Jennifer who was now totally focused on Ren's golden-bronze biceps. His perfectly fitted muscle shirt showed off his extremely well-developed arms and chest. I hissed at him quietly, "For heaven's sake, Ren! You're going to give the women heart palpitations!Colleen Houck
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If you want to know the truth, ” he says, leaning forward like he’s getting ready to tell a really good story, “it has to do with Kelsey. And the biggest lie of all.” And that’s when I realize the thing about the truth. It always comes out, no matter what you do.Lauren Barnholdt
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I finally found him sitting on his balcony. He was leaning back against the wall with his eyes closed. Soft music played, and a cool ocean breeze blew back my hair as I stepped on to the balcony and inhaled the scent of the sea." May I join you?" I asked softly. He didn’t bother opening his eyes. "If you like." The moon in the dark sky looked like a giant white plate dipping its edge into the ocean. We sat quietly for a while. I closed my eyes too and listened to him hum along in harmony with the music." You haven’t played your guitar in a long time. I miss it, " I said when the song was finished. Ren turned away. "I fear there is no music left in me. .Colleen Houck