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"We should go in," he said, knowing it was true Knowing he'd rather die than give up this moment and return to the cold, black seclusion of his room

"I do not want to go in I want " Her voice trailed off

He felt breathless, a little light-headed with anticipation "What do you want?"

"You" The last as no more than a whisper

One little word, spoken quietly and with such conviction Ian sighed softly, unable to fight his own nature even a second longer He leaned toward her

The kiss was nothing at first, a light touching of lips that was over alan He heard her sharply indrawn breath, saw her eyes widen in surprise

Reluctantly he drew back, gave her time

"What was that?" she asked

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He touched her cheek tenderly "A kiss"

"Why did you do it?"

"I wanted to I shouldn't have done it"

She frowned "Why did you want to?"

"Afor her so badly in that moment, he felt weak in the knees "I don't want to talk about it"

She smiled "Me, too"