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51. Kiss me
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2025-03-07 09:29:08Adrian
“No,” I said, my voice harsher than I intended. “No, we are destined mates. We are meant to be together, Chloe. The Moon Goddess doesn’t make mistakes this big.”
Chloe shifted in my lap, pressing against my erection. I let out a hiss involuntarily. She froze. “Did I hurt you?”
“No,” I ground out. “I just…” I trailed off, not sure how I could point out the obvious delicately. I didn’t want to freak her out. I didn’t intend for anything to happen between us tonight. She was still injured and was getting used to the idea that we were mates. I didn’t want to push her away.
She shifted again, pressing herself up against my cock, and I hissed.
“Are you trying to figure out how to delicately saw I’m pressing against your cock.”
My mouth
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