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"What do youup to ht it was because you were drunk But I don’t smell alcohol on your breath today"

I was quiet for aup to him? Or had the kiss been because I was sexually frustrated? It was a result of both I laid the knife down and turned around to face hi up to you"

Sawyer’s smile widened to showcase twin rows of white teeth

"But I don’t want to be your et any ideas

His smile faltered

"Why in the hell do you want a mate anyway? None of the other ed "Maybe they haven’t found anyone worth settling down for I’ve liked you since you caether Why wouldn’t I wanna settle doith soirl I didn’t care for cheesy romantic comedies or Valentine’s Day But, his words left me momentarily speechless and aard Deep down I think I wanted to meet someone special It just hadn’t happened yet and that left me critical to relationships and mushiness

How did I respond to his comment when I didn’t feel the saht he could live with for forever was unsettling Couy anted to be with me, anted to share all of himself with me, and yet all I could think of hy couldn’t Adam say those words? He apparently wanted me too, so why couldn’t he be withon hi their relationship to end I was not a home wrecker, but they didn’t exactly live in a happy home from what I saw

"Anna?"

I looked up and into Sawyer’s eyes He’s here and willing, why not? Don’t waste your ti you can’t have, Anna

"Thank you, Sawyer That was one of the sweetest things I’ve ever heard You’re either really good at conning wohed nervously

"It’s not a lie I really do like you, Anna, but I don’t want to get invested if you’re not willing to return those feelings"

I bit oes, but I’ive you for now"

The smile returned to Sawyer’s face "Sounds like a plan, athered around a bonfire Sawyer brought his guitar and sang songs while we drank beer and socialized I had to adfor lance in my direction, which both disappointed and excited ht on hoould focus on Sawyer and forget Adam existed

"Excuse me," Sawyer said and everyone quieted to look at him "I have a special melody for my little lady, Anna" Everyone looked at me, sans Adauitar and sang Must Be Doin’ Soton His voice was low and husky as his emerald eyes focused onwet in 02 seconds I didn’t care that more than twenty wolves were present; I was ready to tackle hi was over, the pack broke out into a chant "Kisskiss…kiss" I rose fro on and walked the short distance to Sawyer Sitting on his lap, I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed hihs and traveled to the spot I’d been neglecting The man could kiss! The pack clapped and whistled as Sawyer and I forgot about the world

"Sawyer, I do believe you’ll be the first to tahed

We broke the kiss, Sarapping an arhed, and I punched him in the shoulder

"How’s ‘bout it, Adam Should we erect a bronze statue in Sawyer’s honor for ta the elusive Anna?" Joe asked

Adaer evident in his eyes The emotion fled as soon as it came He turned to look at Joe and said, "He hasn’t trapped her yet"

"He’s come the closest," Asher co about eez!" I said

Adam rose and walked aithout another word The pack mates didn’t seem to mind, but I knew the reason behind his early departure