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Did he still hate h?

Could we just enjoy each other tonight and shove away the baggage? Could I make it up to him?

I was determined to try

I turnedyou want I’ain"

"I’htened on me and before I could check myself I yelped in surprise He immediately yanked them away from my breasts

"Shit, did I hurt you? I’roan of frustration "I’m fine I’m okay"

He reached out and took the edges ofto slip it off I could barely containmy head back I was ready to lay back and enjoy the feel of his ic hands on me

Instead he zipped the dress back up

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We held each other’s gaze for a long, tenseaway

"You didn’t hurt me You just surprised me I--It must be all the procedures and stuff I feel very--clinical about ot carried away It didn’t even occur to ht

I approached him and slipped my arms around his waist "It’s okay I’ht"