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I ran ht hints of through his shirt Eventually I tangled s I didn’t understand and didn’t need to, the toneit obvious He tasted like a dark, decadent dessert I had a feeling I could live on that taste alone forI could beco and loud squawking had us pulling apart My breathing was heavy and I felt lightheaded Alex ran a thuht with a mixture of surprise and desire

"I think someone is jealous" I bitat us

"Not much I can do about that" He leaned forward and nippedhis taste again His handsthe sides of my brsts I sucked in a breath at his touch and moaned softly

One of the side doors opened and we froze at the sound of voices Alex smiled at the look onI didn’t have that ‘just kissed’ look Alex picked up loves and handed them to

"Hey, Sam?" David’s voice heralded his entry into the room Alex moved over to the sink to wash his hands and I heard David’s footsteps pause

"What’s up?" I turned to look at him, the knife inhow close ere standing

"I wanted to see how Dover was healing Dr Geller askedin his tone changed and I realized he appeared pissed

"She’s doing good" I felt ether David was usually a bit distant, but friendly Did he think I had ignored the owl because of everything going on? Everyone brought friends or family to the center, so he couldn’t be upset at Alex’s presence

"Have you given her the lared at Alex, who had turned around to lean against the sink There wasn’t leam in David’s eyes

"Yep" My response was curt, annoyed by the judging look in his eyes

"Good" He grabbed a glove from one of the shelves and walked over to check out Dover I turned back to my task and frowned

"She’s a beautiful bird" Alex had stayed leaning against the counter, so close that my elbow hit him when I went back to work

"Yes She is" David’s voice sounded odd, so I tried to peek overon his arh a lot I’d hate to see her hurt anyand frowned Why did he sound so angry?

"I’ood care of her" Alex’s voice sounded affable, but there was so odd about the way he phrased his words

"Often people hurt things on accident" David’s voice took on an edge "No one plans on hurting anyone, but it happens"