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entryway. The security system
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door. The crisp, biting chill of the Man
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blurred. She brought both hands up an
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tightening against her apron before she turne
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he thick carpet. A dark red stain
kicked the heavy carved wooden door of the
of the massive bed. The mattr
nstantly, pinning her
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one hand. He slammed them into the pil
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frustrated growl. He grabbed the neckline of h
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