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Chapter 106: Nolan
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NOLAN CLOSED HIS EYES and breathed in the scent of shampoo, soap and disinfectant.She hadn't tossed him out. She'd listened to him. Maybe he'd get her to forgive him, too?He'd never forget staring into her wide, fearful eyes right before he'd shut the closet door on her.I love you.He bent his head and kissed her brow again, so damn grateful everything had worked out.She tipped her chin up. Her hand rose to cup the back of his neck. His whole world shrunk to her lips, the sweetest ones he'd ever kissed. When he would have pulled back, she shifted closer, holding him tighter. All he wanted was her in his arms, his life, his heart. He was powerless against this tiny woman.Yvonne slid onto his lap, her fingers weaving through his hair.This could get out of hand fast. As much as his cock wanted to sink into her, there was more to discuss. He groaned and broke the kiss, burying his face in her hair.She laid her head on his shoulder and wrapped her arms around him.H
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Aegis Group Lepta Team Chapter 113: Carla
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