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Ch. 13: Ignition
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2021-07-22 00:25:11She squirmed a little underneath him, her breath catching in her throat as he worked at her nipple. Her back arched, enjoying the feeling as she bit down on her lower lip. Then when he slipped inside her pants, she couldn't help but moan. God, it felt good.
Did I say that? Damnit! Her breathy moan grew a little louder. She wanted to protest, but she couldn't make her mind form words. "I... uh..." she tried desperately, but failed only managing. "Oh God..." in an anguish-filled groan.
She picked up her hand, trying desperately to grab at him, but he wasn't close enough; and she wasn't coordinated enough, her mind fuzzy with pure bliss. She did at least wiggle enough to slide her pants down and off, kicking them away from her feet. As he continued, her eyes rolled back in her head, lashes fluttering, and she moaned a little
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