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drew promised, his hand stroking Kaitlynn's hair.
ound his neck. She pressed
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forced air into her lungs
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y hit her face. She stood the
s for a fraction of a second. Then, his jaw clen
fabric of his suit jacket like a terrified child. But her eyes,
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nds, then at Kaitlyn
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