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weeks. This was real, raw. His mouth claimed hers with urgency, and

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a queen entering her throne room. Her gaze swept the scene Claire

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superior to me, Tatiana? At least I can maint

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friend, you're slipping. Three women clawing for your attention, an

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of it. In fact, I think I'll help. Maybe one of your litt

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fury radiating off hi

ws. "Careful, Brad. The more you cling to on

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