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my thighs, lifting me easily and wrapping them around his waist. I let out a si
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body, causing my stomach to clench, aching. He paused and pulled his mouth away from me, gripping my body f
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neckline
dropped
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legs as the
at my hips. His eyes turned hungry a
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scooted
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my dress.
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my hand
closer bef
beside h
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body flush
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something
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f my head
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hand on his chest, he
lowed me t
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have to."
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have to."
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hair as h
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