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"Theypeople"

"Why do you say that?" I lean back and search his blue eyes

"Because you’re ain to describe this ," I whisper "I know that rander

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photographer, like a doctor, or a lawyer, or go into finance; so that would make a lot of money But you knohat?"

"What?"

"Neither of the to take pictures for a living They just loved me They just wanted , and he could be a complete asshole in the courtroonize hientle He was a bighands And he always srown, he would let me curl up in his lap and hold me"

Luke ss hard

"What?" I ask

"You don’t have anyone to take care of you any time, honey Even when my parents were still here"

He briefly closes his eyes and clenches his jaw, as if he’s angry, or frustrated What did I say?

He leans in and sweeps his lips across ently, tenderly, makes love to ht blanket coversMy skin feels sensitive and warht

Wow I’ve never had gentle, sweet, loving sex before, and I must admit, there’s a lot to be said for it

I sit up and stretch, looking around the great roo was I asleep?

Heavenly aro from the kitchen, but Luke’s not in it I stand and wrap the blanket around o to find hi and look out on the deck He’s sitting on the loveseat, talking on the phone I turn to go upstairs and have a shower to give him privacy, but then I hear

"You’ll like her"

Must be his family?

"No, Samantha, it’s not like that

She’s different I wouldn’t be bringing her to ive you a heads up that I’ her with me tomorrow I’ve already talked to mom and she’s excited tosister tomorrow Please"

I can’t help but smile

"I’m serious, Sam Be nice I love you too See you toh his hair, standing to coive hi in his disheveled handsomeness in his faded jeans and white shirt

"Overprotective sister, huh?"

"You have no idea"

"I can hold my own, Mr Williams"