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ighed. "Thank you for your help, M

g to me? She had run out while knowing that I wouldn't be able to find her. Some of me didn't want to believe it, but the evidence was right in front of

he storm raging inside me. It was my assistant. Jud

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tairs, and checkout is in thirty min

strict two-day business trip, and even though it had ended in pleasure, I could not extend it. My days were always utilized e

me. It seemed I wasn't meant to be a superhero, after

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through before my meeting this afternoon. And get me a b

cou

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make that

green eyes and how they darkened when I slid into her. I wouldn't forget the sound of her voice as she screamed my name unti

tles of expensive wine to forget Jade, b