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but i was n't about to hand her a hundred thousand dollars i did n't even have . '' `` ever see her again after that thursday ? '' `` did n't go back to talk to her again ? '' `` did n't call her ? '' `` had no further contact with her , right ? '' `` do you know she 's dead ? '' cynthia was either stunned into silence...
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the next time i saw her , she was in a hospital bed , lying mere like a broken doll , her eyes so empty that - `` she stopped , shuddering . `` they had spent me night in montgomery and were going on to panama city the next morning . it was sunday , and they were in a rural area . a dog ran out into the highway , and t...
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she had always thought of her arms , her hands , her neck , her face , as separate-not that her skin was all the same delicate envelope , and that a kiss placed on her throat might be felt all the way down to the bottom of her feet . her hands pulled at his shirt , and it came away , the buttons tearing , his head shak...
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felice made the open-ended flight arrangements and his hotel reservation in huntsville . just before leaving that night , he checked his watch and took a chance . though it was eight o'clock in new york , it was only six in montana , and the long summer daylight hours meant ranch work went on for much longer than durin...
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`` i 've got my hands on sarah 's laptop . i was hoping to get you dialed in so you could poke around and eavesdrop on her conversations with lattimer . '' donovan immediately went into a series of directions that made garrett 's eyes roll back in his head . garrett followed them to a t and listened to donovan 's satis...
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dominic soothed her with his whisper and his touch . you were built to take your men . relax and give yourself to us . '' law loomed above her , his stare fierce . `` he 's right , kinley . '' pushing back apprehension , she reached for him . `` i 'm not hesitating . i want you , law . and i want dominic . '' he held h...
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sighing unhappily when she reached the fence without finding it , evelinde got back to her feet and peered into the paddock . she did n't see angus , but had learned her lesson from her last walk through the enclosure . evelinde followed the fence all the way to the end to check the entire area . the paddock ran alongs...
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`` whereas my barbie had a good time . '' dorsey glanced up at her mother , who had put down gi joe to dress her own blond barbie in a peach-colored peignoir set . `` are you sure i was n't switched at birth with some other , princessy , baby that should have been yours ? '' her mother looked up at her and smiled . `` ...
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he moved to the other breast , licking with firm movements that drove her toward the edge of insanity . `` not tonight , '' she tore out . `` gavin , do n't tease me tonight . he muttered something under his breath-either a curse or a prayer-and pressed his palm over her throbbing center . god , miranda , make me take ...
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`` i was hoping you 'd indulge me so i 'm at least armed with the truth . '' it was wide and square with shiny callused patches . jackie looked at his hand , then back to his face . he wore no expression . no hope , no excitement . he did n't move toward her or show any signs of impatience . it was his stoicism that ga...
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that gut reaction i always got around tatiana -- anger and resentment -- flared up . then , it was muddled by a surprising wave of sympathy . no one 's life should end the way hers had . i hesitated , afraid the guards would hear me . somehow , i had a feeling the volume of my voice did n't matter , and none of them co...
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she noticed he was watching a boxing match , and she cringed inwardly . he must have noticed her , because he reached for the television control and turned down the volume . his eyes widened as he assessed her . she asked , glancing down at herself . `` you normally wear that to bed ? '' he made it sound as if she 'd d...
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christa obediently followed the professor into her office . professor barini left the door ajar before sitting behind her desk . `` i 'd like to thank you for taking my advice about professor pacciani . i noticed that he did n't make the short list . '' christa made no attempt to hide her exultation . lucia ignored the...
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`` i think it would be best if you all just left , '' she said , avoiding eye contact . then she raised her head to meet jolene 's gaze . `` i ca n't leave you like this , '' bruce muttered . `` if anyone needs to go , it 's jolene and her entourage . '' he looked pointedly at his daughter , demanding that she give him...
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*** bryn when we told everyone about how we got caught practically mauling each other in the middle of downtown by an older couple , each and every person on the bus died laughing . vince pointed at cale in a fit of laughter . at the time i was completely caught up in the moment . i mean , this guy just took me to the ...
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okay , that was a little freaky , but then that was par for the course when it came to drake . everything that she 'd witnessed since last night had veered over into freaky territory . `` tell me about what it 's like . '' `` to be this old ? '' `` no , to live a life like yours . all the monsters . carrying a sword . ...
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i 'll be down at the end of the hall if you need me . '' he brushed his thumb along her cheek and reluctantly left her side . ava watched matt walk away and wondered if she was crazy to do this alone . stephanie came out of the room and stopped her from calling matt back . kim was awake and asking for her . with a fina...
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`` find a way , '' i said . `` i know how the obin feel about the consu , councilor . i 've studied them . i 've studied you . hickory and dickory made a story about them . obin 's first creation myth , except it 's true . i know how you got them to speak to you . and i know you 've tried to get them to speak to you ag...
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carrie sat on the bed beside charlotte . `` we 're going , are n't we ? '' she was overreacting , and she knew it . after shelling out ninety bucks she was wearing those jeans , no matter how they made her look . `` good , '' carrie said , leaping excitedly to her feet . `` i 've got the picnic basket packed . honestly...
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`` that too , '' faith added with a grin . `` lucky bitch , '' julie said mournfully . `` so , if we can direct the conversation back to me and my impending slavery , '' serena said . `` by all means , '' julie said airily . `` do n't let my fantasies about being sandwiched between two hot men interrupt you . '' serena...
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forty dollars a week was a hundred and sixty dollars a month , enough to pay the power bill , with a little left over for the gas bill . but for now all she wanted was to sit on the dock with her feet in the water and gaze at the mountains , feeling contentment spread through her . that was how robert found her . he ca...
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a thread of my sweater caught on the rough stone , pulling out in a wisp of grey . i felt a moment 's ache for the children we had been , here in our pirates ' cave , our bears ' den , our eagles ' eyrie . when i reached the little center crevasse with its cool sand floor i set torren down . he settled onto the sand as...
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it 's back on , '' he replied , a hint of confusion tainting his tone as well . dillon let out a breath and shook his head . `` look , i get it , okay ? i should n't have used the drinking as an excuse . though i remain firm that you should n't have hit me , i 'm willing to forgive you . '' `` you think i need your fuc...
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abby was in full whirlwind mode the entirety of the evening -- with the single exception of the few minutes that keely managed to sneak away to speak to hannah , her cousin completely monopolized her time . she was barely allowed a quick hug with ian ( one during which no words were exchanged ) before abby was pulling ...
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she nodded as she continued to stroke him . i like the idea ... i mean i guess it sounds stupid , but there 's something so ... intimate about it , do n't you think ? '' he closed his eyes and merely nodded because , at this point , if she kept this up , he 'd never make it to her mouth before he started coming . and t...
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`` geekland it is . '' hey , amanda , what 's the name of that guy who did the experiment with the dogs and ringing bells ? amanda squirted seltzer water into the blue-green drink in her hand and glanced over at leonard , a short , stocky nerd who was one of geekland 's regulars . he sat at the clear acrylic bar that c...
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her cycle had always been irregular but now that she considered it , she had n't had a period in two months . that should have been a sign . after all , they both wanted children and they were n't using protection . rachel placed her hand on teri 's shoulder . `` you look like you 're going to faint . '' `` i 'm fine ,...
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youre only crying because you know i care , he says as he pulls me into a hug . he puts a hand on the back of my head and holds me close into his chest . as always , he smells amazing . armando not only smells nice , he dresses fantastically , has money , a pretty nice car . he is the well paid assistant to some state ...
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in response , ryan shoves the panel closed , making it blend back into the wall . no , were not taking a look , were leaving . i start to say something , but he shakes his head . he grabs my hand again , giving it a tug . come on , willow . you havent had the easiest afternoon . lets start with the book and we can go e...
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`` look , the cat 's out of the bag , '' she said . `` cam already knew i was here . '' `` of course cam knows you 're here , '' daniel said , exasperated . `` how many times do i have to tell you cam is not the threat right now ? he wo n't try to sway you . '' `` because he knows better . and you should know better to...
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i heard you were screaming at the top of your lungs back in the gym . '' i do n't hate you at all , '' i admitted . `` you 're just taking it out on me because you did n't get paired with lissa . '' he was n't that far off . `` you know , '' he continued , `` it might actually be a good idea for you to practice with so...
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4 i come to the castle the rest of the journey passed uneventfully , if you consider it uneventful to ride fifteen miles on horseback through rough country at night , frequently without benefit of roads , in company with kilted men armed to the teeth , and sharing a horse with a wounded man . at least we were not set u...
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he used people to further his own interests-oh , not for monetary gain , he did n't need that , he already had enough money for a small country , but for his endless ideas . in all the years i knew him , i doubt he ever once asked me a personal question . '' `` did you know he adopted me ? '' arly shrugged his thin sho...
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she converged on rachel , her hand waving excitedly in the air as squeals of excitement burst from her lips . `` oh baby , '' marlene exclaimed as she pulled rachel into her arms . `` what wonderful , wonderful news . i 'm so happy for you and ethan . '' `` thank you , '' rachel said , returning her fierce hug . `` how...
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clean , fresh pine unspoiled by underlying chemicals of cologne left her unable to confirm the origin of the fragrance . the only way to be sure would be to bury her nose against his skin . her gaze zeroed in on the tan column of his neck , and she swayed slightly . mom , do we have to go home now ? erics hand steadied...
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sebastian coughed too as his eyes lit upon her firm , ample bosom , and the tiny waist he so wanted to place his hands around . she turned her intense gaze upon him . he looked quickly away . say something to her , you stupid bastard . she looked down , mindlessly scuffing away with her hand an imaginary crumb or two ....
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the sound was more erotic to my ears than any moan could ever be , like a shot of adrenaline straight to my baser needs . i wanted to pull her down onto my lap and draw thousands of those breaths through her lungs . she was more addictive than crack . after he kissed me , the rough scratch of his stubble rubbing agains...
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`` i ordered the pie , '' grace said when olivia sat down across from her . she picked up her coffee and after the first sip , exhaled with satisfaction . she 'd never managed to keep anything from her friend , she thought with a slight smile . `` cliff talked to cal , and he 's on his way back to cedar cove with two m...
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`` is this what you call being a changed man ? '' nate closed his eyes and ignored the taunt . `` please tell me what you found out . '' except , he already knew . he 'd known when he impulsively sent the dna kit liza had left on his smaller boat up to his grandfather for private testing . when he left jeff munson in k...
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you 're wrong about one thing though . i did check on him . why do you think you got away with sneaking out to go get him out of jams or going to stay with him when he was alone ? did you think you were just that good at being sneaky ? when you left to go to him , i followed you . i watched you both . i watched as you ...
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dad however , advised me to wait . the roads , he explained , are often covered with black ice in winter and that would just make it so much the harder . `` it 's hard enough to get a licence in ireland , without creating your own handicap ! '' ireland must be the only country in the world , where half the population d...
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she found herself thanking dash again in the morning , but barely able to look him in the eye this time . their kiss kept playing in her mind like a movie . a really hot movie . with dash and todd out of the way , savannah took aunt miriam to town for a girl 's day out , with the notion of lulling her into complacency ...
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jessica glanced up to see finn staring at her . she closed her eyes and decided he could just wait until she was ready for him . she liked being where she was and with the way the room kept spinning , she figured it was okay to take her time . quiet wrapped the room for a bit while she relaxed . when she opened her eye...
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the soft sound of pages turning woke her . elizabeth sat upright , startled and a bit embarrassed to find herself completely unclothed and uncovered by the sheets . searching the room , she discovered an equally nak*d marcus seated at the small escritoire with nigel 's journal open before him . his gaze was riveted on ...
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`` but i still do n't understand what 's in it for you . '' `` you 're a beauty , for sure . touching you will be no hardship , lass . '' right now , he hated how true that was . `` from what i 've seen , you can be a mouthy wench who would benefit from a red ass now and again . '' he forced himself to wink and grin . ...
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`` he 's bullshitting you , tommy . '' `` he was the one that told me about the job at your store , and that turned out to be true . '' tommy opened the door and the five wongs looked up from their bunks . `` bye-bye , '' they said . `` bye-bye , '' tommy said . `` nice place , '' troy said . `` i 'll bet the rent is a...
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by the time i married kate , i 'd purchased my first business complex and was saving for a second . '' `` i 'm hoping for the opportunity to prove myself to you , '' linc said . `` the way you proved yourself to kate 's family . '' `` unfortunately , we started off on the wrong foot , but i 'm willing to let bygones be...
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my marriage failed because my husband , instead of telling me something was wrong and working with me to fix it , started running around on me . so i 'm not real big on trying to build relationships with people who are n't willing to put some effort into maintaining it and repairing the breakdowns . you do that for a c...
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i love him , of course , but my mother always caught the big picture . my dad looked at life with more of a narrow view , so we clashed . '' `` is this why you do n't want to be involved with his business ? '' his heart pounded with nervous anticipation . would she forgive him for keeping the truth from her ? `` i want...
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pulling him deeper into her mouth-taking him all the way-she savored the wild ocean taste lingering on her tongue . she 'd never done this before , never imagined how unbelievable it could be to take a guy all the way down her throat as he took her with his tongue and teeth and lips . every nerve ending she had was on ...
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she had on white linen pants and a teal sweater with large white flowers on the front . her childhood friend sat down across from her in the booth , facing the door . `` my goodness , when did they get a wal-mart in colville ? '' carolyn could n't remember . there 'd been news of it coming for a year or two before the ...
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`` it said 'private caller . ' that 's what it said before , too . '' `` hmm ... '' `` i have an unlisted number , '' she was quick to inform him . `` that is n't much help , faith . '' `` anyone who really wants your information can get it . having it unlisted does n't make the number inaccessible . '' `` people who h...
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mark , he knew from martha , was doing fine without him . instead of becoming a surgeon , mark became a family practitioner , and after taking several months to develop the skills he needed , he left the country to volunteer his services to an international relief organization . though it was noble , paul could n't hel...
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from over the trees , she could see the roof of at least one building a block or two away . and the weather was decent . it was just the rest of the world that was crapping on her lately . tears began to well in her eyes again , and brenna swiped them away . she jingled her keys in her pocket , then tossed them on the ...
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`` i shouldna think the priest will be awake at this hour , '' he said , with a glance at the rising moon . `` still- '' `` i 'd just as soon not take him with us , '' i said . `` not to be rude , '' i added apologetically to the wagon . `` but if we 're going to sleep out in the woods , the ... er ... scent ... '' it ...
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the woman 's hair was twisted tightly around the fist of the man holding her captive while he held a gun to the back of rio 's head . she took a step down , her gaze connecting to the man behind rio . then she paused , never backing down from his stare . `` i want your word . i go with you , no one else gets hurt . i k...
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carter dared not hug him now because his mother would see all the mud . god had sent them this dog . carter had proof that rusty was the answer to his prayer . `` this way , boy , '' carter said and led him to the back of the house . because their mother had told them their dad would be late , carter put rusty in the g...
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ben tonight was supposed to be a relaxing night out-not some circus where i felt the need to sell myself to these douche bag executives . and fiona commenting on emmy 's dress like that was utter bullshit . `` fiona , can i have a word ? '' she nodded tightly and rose , following me from the table . i could handle myse...
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my head flopped against the seat , and i gazed at the moonlight streaming over the trees . do n't think about rome . do n't think about that kiss . `` i 'd feel better if you 'd turn on the car lights . '' `` a long time ago , i signed up for an experimental ... eye surgery where ... something akin to night vision lens...
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`` my dear friend , do n't you know you are all those things ? when are you finally going to believe it ? just your loyalty toward nick and me and your willingness to protect us tells me you were meant to have a family of your own . michael is a complicated man-something not many other women see or even know is there ....
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he rammed his battered stetson on his head and jumped . r he landed hard . pain ricocheted up his legs and throbbed in his knees . he groaned and staggered to his feet , brushing the dust from his levi 's . goddamn , sometimes it hurt to be free . he walked to the fringe of a town called lonesome creek and stopped . gr...
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`` listen , '' he said as he took a smaller sip , `` i 'm not exactly sure what kind of drunk i 'm going to be , so if i get a little frisky , well i 'm just a guy remember ? '' `` i do n't know how i 'll be able to tell , '' i soothed . jason took another mouthful . `` boy , this is going to make a great first drink s...
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chapter 8 : complete control the concert was a complete success and manager brody congratulated the band enthusiastically with hard pats to their backs before telling the band they had to make an appearance at an after party that was being held in one of the hottest nightclubs on the sunset strip in west hollywood : th...
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he could n't see well enough to tell if she was bleeding , but when he put his hand on her , he felt the rise and fall of her chest . relief so acute that it was painful swept through him . crouching down beside her , he smoothed her hair from her face , murmuring , `` bebe ? cher , are you okay ? '' his hand came away...
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i shrugged and got up and followed after him . lucent opened one of the drawers of his desk , then moved a few things around . near the back , set against the side of the drawer , was an innocuous button . innocuous , except for the fact that it was a button attached to the side of a drawer in a desk . i did n't think ...
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that just means he ditched the second weapon , but without it we ca n't prove squat . '' i did n't like that , because i guess i wanted official vengeance or something . if he was n't charged with shooting me , then it was like he got away with it . i wanted him to get that longer sentence . `` will he get out on bail ...
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maybe she 'd been lucky instead , that she 'd managed to scream and alert the household before the bastard had been able to finish the job . jessie had been killed , but by god , he would n't let anything happen to roanna . no matter what he had to do , he 'd keep her safe . he parked the truck on the shoulder next to ...
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with a chuckle , he released the sheet and pulled her into his arms . `` you do n't need to be shy . if i had my wish , you 'd never wear clothes again . '' he pressed his lips to her earlobe , gently touching the diamond stud . he was certain his adoptive mother , grace , would have been happy that her earrings found ...
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my intentions were the best of the best , but that dress damned if i know now . the sexual tension vibrated in the air between them , and they were both bristling in the plush leather seats of the limousine . it was all alex could do not to reach out and run his hand down the smooth skin of her arm . angel felt his gla...
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grateful to have at least one day to ponder the arrangement she 'd agreed to , she rode home in the car gabe had assigned to her . the driver had been given instructions to pick her up for work the day after next . the driver left her his card with instructions that if she needed transportation at any time , she was to...
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it really is big . making a snap decision , i do something i 've always wanted to try . i bend at the waist and swipe my tongue up the length of his shaft . his body jerks as if electricity runs through it and he groans , `` baby , fuck ! '' i think back to what boo told me . `` under the head is very sensitive so be c...
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hearing him mention about helping her with her stretches sent my mind tumbling in the direction of nursing school , and trying to remember what i knew about issues with the spine . `` does she go to physical therapy ? '' i could n't afford to keep it up , so i had the therapist teach me the exercises i could do with he...
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she drained the last bit of cool liquid from the cup and returned it to the top of the thermos , where it served as a lid . pulling her jacket around her against the chill that seemed to seep through the thick walls , she gathered her things and snuffed out the candles . `` good-bye , grandmother , and merry christmas ...
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i feel a moment of intense satisfaction followed by the hollowness of dread . i stagger forward and fall into the huge pool of blood next to tina 's body . i 'm so sorry , t. i would give my life for yours . i see darkness and shadows form over our bodies . hands are all over us . as i lay next to tina , i take her lim...
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i hate it when she gets mad . he certainly shared that feeling . shell say yes , i know she will . and then you can live with us and be my dad for real . a lump rose in jacks throat at this unexpected admission . he reached across the seat and stroked todds hair , then tousled it . id like nothing better . and you , i ...
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jess lifted her hips off the bed , touching johnnies bare body . she groaned and sought relief but it was too late , johnnie tore her panties . she looked down at them , dangling off her hip . sorry , johnnie whispered even though he didnt sound sorry at all . might as well finish the job , jess whispered . she kissed ...
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`` you never told me you had a boyfriend , '' said miss mabel as if it was the crime of the century-a huge betrayal of their friendship that she 'd kept a secret . stop looking ! '' she was begging , on the verge of panic . what if he noticed them looking ? what if he walked over here right now and looked at her with t...
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michael , wait until she gets it in-then pull . '' audrey was still screaming and michael was crying . vaguely , in shock , jenny noticed that the stone beast was still changing , becoming more deformed . dee wedged the tip of the heavy pick upside down between the gray , mossy teeth and pulled back on the handle . jen...
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but the little smart-ass aced all the tests and refused to quit . '' that earned her a dose of grudging respect . `` maybe she 's simply a good pilot . '' `` nobody 's that good at that age . '' trent 's entire body tensed and gage regretted his words . trent had practically been raised in a cockpit . he 'd been eager ...
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if you need anything , i 'm just a casita away . '' she said , spinning around . beth returned my smile . `` and beth ? '' she was clearly impatient about getting to her casita . `` think i could sit for a while ? '' beth said , rushing to fetch me a chair . this one has a back on it so you can relax . you are the best...
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although the campsite was only a few feet away , it was completely hidden behind a clump of trees . carol could hear the ocean-presumably at the bottom of some nearby cliff-but she could n't see it . `` i suppose i should choose a tree now . which one looks the friendliest to you ? '' `` to hug . did n't you tell me th...
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`` if and when i marry , '' she felt obliged to explain , `` it will be to a man who does n't behave like a jealous idiot . someone who demonstrates his love with a tad more finesse than to shout out a proposal in a ship 's galley because he 's afraid someone else might do it before he gets the chance . now , if you 'l...
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maybe i should pop into the la perla store downtown sometime and at least see how much my little collection is costing her . i ran my free hand through my hair and tossed them all back in the drawer slamming it shut . that was the last thing i needed to be thinking about . as hard as i tried , i could not focus on a da...
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and he 'd just handed her an answer to two questions that had been plaguing her for some time . the first question was prosaic : what to do about steve phelps ? the man was a huge problem . he was stupid , but the board thought he walked on water . how he had ever managed to come up with the cuppa java campaign was a m...
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i sure he like me , though . i see him looking . maybe he want go to nightclub later . lee threw the lad a scowl that carried a clear warning . i think hell run a mile if you go anywhere near him again . mr. macleod needs a low profile right now , and being seen out with you isnt exactly going to do that for him . joey...
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no , i heard myself utter that desperate sound and i flew to the window to see if i could talk reason into her . a string of vile curses left my mouth and i swore to myself i wouldnt strangle her once i tracked her down . but she wasnt down there , she wasnt anywhere . i lowered my gun and reached for the bar , promisi...
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he would n't let another minute pass without moving forward with their lives . `` what kind of house do you want ? '' she asked , her knees buckling . `` i want to build a real house for us , lucy ann . not just condos or rented places here and there . '' `` umm ... '' she licked her lips . the beads on her temple ming...
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`` you had a terrible fright . '' `` her bath is ready , '' ethan said from the door . a nice , hot bath will make you feel better . '' adam stood up and carried her into the bathroom . he set her gently down into the sudsy water . she hissed in pain as the water hit her leg . she slumped against the back of the tub , ...
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sophie was n't sure he had a clue who he was , where he was or what the hell he was doing , but he had that gun pointed at her , and he seemed determined to shoot . she saw his finger tighten and she hunched in on herself , covering her belly as she tried to drop to safety . the shot exploded across the space just as a...
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tara scrambled out of his arms and out of the bed . `` you ca n't forgive me for something i did n't do . '' the sheet fell away to reveal every inch of him . `` you do n't have to be ashamed . we can put it behind us and forget it ever happened . you do n't have a clue what happened that night . '' her dream of a futu...
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the crowd was screaming , shrieking with anticipation . jamie felt nerves flutter through her at the thought of being out in front of that many people . a single spotlight clicked on , bathing chase . he was wearing his signature tight , faded , black leather pants , heavy black combat boots , a white button-down dress...
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