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better now, Thorn," Holly said with a big wink.
He still held Mariah close by his side, and she leaned against his solid body, knowing he would always be there for her.
"I feel better, too," he agreed. "You didn't tell me we had a guest."
"I'm not a guest," Mariah protested. "I'm family."
"Yes," he said. "You're family. Close family." He bent down and, right in front of the others, gave her another long, torrid kiss on the mouth. Obviously he wasn't embarrassed, either.
She matched his ardor, eager to experience all the kiss promised. But when it was over, she looked at him and smiled. "I'm family," she repeated. "And I'm finally home."

 
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