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CHAPTER FORTY EIGHT: CARE
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2024-10-29 19:42:56My core clenches as I fall over the edge once again, Shane following me just a few moments after. He asked me to stay, and before I could properly think over my response, I said yes.
He set another trap, asking me something like this while giving me the pleasure I so desperately wanted and needed since late last night. My body collapses onto the floor, and he comes with me, leaving his dick inside me. He peckered kisses on the back of my neck as I took deep breaths, still dazed from the morning sex.
At my peak, I said yes. I couldn’t believe I said yes. I could tell by the way that he was attached to me that he was afraid once he pulled out, I would go back on my word.
“I am sticky,” I said softly, feeling guilty.
This feeling wa
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