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better now, Thorn," Holly said with a big wink. |
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He still held Mariah close by his side, and she leaned against his solid body, knowing he would always be there for her. |
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"I feel better, too," he agreed. "You didn't tell me we had a guest." |
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"I'm not a guest," Mariah protested. "I'm family." |
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"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. |
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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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