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I nearly groan at the thought of those lips The way they used to look as they slid up and down on , holding steady rather than retreating Vale’s head is down as she steps out, causing her to walk right into e to reach out and steady her

She looks up atin the doorway, and her eyes flare ith surprise

"What are you doing?" shecarin

Her lips quirk up and she shakes her head "That’s la and then lean one shoulder against it, crossingover her, but still blocks her exit "You knohat’s lame?" I ask her with a s to the side and her eyes bright with curiosity

"Your boyfriend…Tad"

She narrows her eyes at me and the smile slides from her face "It’s Todd"

"More like toad," I counter

"What are you like five years old or so off from my perch, I take a step into her She takes a wary step back

"Seriously…what do you see in that guy?" I ask her as I advance She continues to walk backward, until her back couy," she says firmly "He’s kind…nice Devoted"

"Loyal?" I ask as I take oneme to within inches of her body

She sucks in a breath and whispers, "Yes"

My hand reaches out, probably fueled by er that suddenly hits me square in the chest I take a lock of her hair in ainst it My eyes slide up to hers "Does he know you’re not?"

"Not what?" Her voice is quietly full of shame

"That you’re not loyal"