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#132 "Even if it's the Last Thing I Do in this World."
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2024-01-07 10:20:56Alexander had reached the designated meeting place, the weight of the suitcase containing the ransom money making his palms sweaty. Gripping it so tightly that his knuckles turned white, determination etched across his face, he was resolved to leave with Sophia unharmed.
The sight of a dilapidated building in the middle of the desert didn't surprise him; it fit the cliché of an abandoned warehouse. A wry smile played on Alexander's lips as he approached the ominous structure with decisive steps.
Two guards stationed at the entrance greeted him, weapons raised in suspicion. Alexander, fully aware of the tense situation, raised his hands in surrender, a gesture signaling he posed no threat.
"Who are you?" the first guard barked.
"I'm Sandro's man. I've come to pay w
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This kiss wasn't like their stolen kisses from before; this one was long-awaited, desired, and haunting. The monitor beeped louder with each beat of Alexander's racing pulse. Ignoring the cables attached to his body, he urgently tore them away and pulled Sophia onto his lap. Sophia felt intoxicated by this passionate kiss. His hands were buried in her hair, hers exploring the contours of his strong, muscular body. In an attempt to deepen the connection, Sophia pushed Alexander onto the bed, unaware of his bruised ribs. A small gasp of pain escaped him. "Oh, sorry," Sophia whispered. "Don't stop, do it again," Alexander urged, pulling her in for another kiss. Their lips met again, and Sophia couldn't suppress a moan, intensifying Alexander's desire. He nibbled on her lower lip, reclaiming her mouth. Sophia's thoughts blurred; her brain turned to jelly. Desire consumed her, and for the first time, she found herself wanting someon
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