s pocket. "Alright, the staff will h
th that connected the two properties. Tall, neatly trimmed hedges lined both
oulder to shoulder, instead of lingering half a step behind like she used to. S
crunch of gravel under their shoes. Dalton was trying t
Dalton, there's some
his blue eyes caut
and steady. "I've spent the last five yea
t up. That was not wh
gh. "I put all my focus on Gorden. I acted lik
out a tremor. It sounded like she was di
ned, his jaw clench
mething softer, more intimate. "I ignored Cordella and Presco
nstantly, turning to face her. She lo
relationship with all of you." She paused, letting the words sink
words landed heavily in his chest, echoing i
voice suddenly rough, like s
s are close. I don't want us to be like we were before-jus
ook in her eyes was anything but logical. It was hungry
thing to remain even, fighting to keep his expression neutr
he said finally, his
face lit up. She beamed at him, a smile so bright and genuine
fore following. This time, he made sure to walk right beside her, matching her pace perfe
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