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“I wouldn’t mind one,” Jack told her

“I’ood books” She smiled at Derek “You can have one,” she told him and watched as he preened

Honestly, theShe plopped the container onto the counter

“Davy, you know you don’t mean that,” Jack teased

“Oh yes, I do You don’t deserve any treats Any” She pointed at her figure-hugging dress “This ship has sailed”

His mouth twitched

“Untie me and say that” His words were full of proht She shook her head a little Jack grinned knowingly

“You , but it isn’t the end of the world”

And just like that the flanited was snuffed out

“I really don’t love you,” she told him

Jack’s look said he knew better

“I thought so,” Derek said in triumph

“I really don’t,” she said as she pointed at Jack

“Yeah,” he said drolly, “you keepthat What was it Shakespeare said – the lady doth protest too much?”

He looked a little s Davina turned to Derek