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“Like what?” I counter

She sht here”

“Then you have it exactly right”

She frowns “It’s too bad we have company then”

I groan as I iht here on the beach Sure, in reality it’d probably be … messy and not practical, but in my mind, it’s hot as fuck Unfortunately, the beach is covered with tourists and locals,such impossible

Thea stretches out on her towel It’s the middle of the day already, and it’s hot as hell We spentourselves on rooreed that anted to sit on the beach

“Forget this,” I say suddenly and hop up, pulling her along with me

“Xander, no!” she shrieks when she realizes what I’

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; “You’re not a witch You aren’t going to melt if the water touches you,” I defend

“Oh, yes I a to pull away in the other direction

I shakeher to the water

“Ahhh!” she cries, kicking her legs Her efforts to get away are futile as I drag her into the water It’s surprisingly cool, but feels refreshing against my heated skin

I toss Thea gently into the water and she drops like a rock She colares at s around her face

I laugh—I can’t help it