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“If you dare move an inch, I’ll hit you”

Marc chuckled “You’ve become more volatile since the last time”

“The last tio” Her voice quavered “Is this really happening?”

“It already did It still is” Marc was done lying to hi the enor He didn’t even want to try

“I love you,” he said, his lips against her ear

At that, Madeline began to cry “I love you, too,” she got out “Then Noays”

Marc rose up on his elbows again, staring directly into her eyes “We have a lot to work out, a lot to talk about But I’o of this—not like the last time”

“I wouldn’t let you”

They both heard the front door open, and Marc ju Madeline a hand to hasten her out of bed

They dressed frantically, and Madeline ran a brush through her hair while Marc rearranged the bed, which was in shambles

Hearing John walk into the apartht behind Patrick, Marc and Madeline looked at each other and began to laugh

“By the skin of our teeth,” Madeline said, s Marc’s hair off his face

As if to support her statement, they heard Patrick call out, “Madeline? Marc?”

“Co” Marc was already halfway to the door He turned around to look at Madeline “To be continued,” he said

“I’ on it”