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“Yes,” I sigh, “like a brick wall”

“I love surprising you It’s that look of aet, your eyes sparkle I love that look”

“Yeah, well…” The giant s If it uess I can suck it up “It was a great surprise Thank you”

“Anything for you, you should know that by now” Placing his arm across my shoulders, he pulls me close as we continue to walk toward the hotel

“Good , beautiful,” Chase purrs in my ear

I openathave you been watching me?”

“Not too long,” he says, his eyes dancing “I love watching you sleep, you look so peaceful” He pauses, weighing so in his mind “You know, you talk in your sleep

“What did I say?” I ask, even though

“You were reciting the recipe for a drink It sounded good, so tropical”

“Oh, yeah I do t

hat a lot”

“I know I’ve heard you s”

“What time is it?”

“Tiirl?” He cocks his head to the side, his lips twitching

“Geez, I’ up Give me some space”