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7. P E N E L O P E
I got home and Aunt Linda was fast asleep on the couch with the TV on, Ashby grabs a blanket on the loveseat and covers her with it and then turns off the TV.
We quietly sneak down the hall to my room, where I open the door and we get in.
I feel relieved and throw my shoes on the floor.
"You didn't have to bring me here," I say, placing my purse down on my dressing table.
He looks at me, "I wanted to make sure you got home safe."
"Thank you."
He steps closer to me, and his manly musk hits my nostrils, taking over my senses.
"Why didn't you tell me abo
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