Page 344 of Breaking the Rules

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Warm. Soft. Slick.

I wrap my arms around her as I drive into her.

Emma's fingers dig into the back of my head.

She pulls my lips to hers.

Kisses me hard.

And deep.

We stay locked like that, moving and breathing together, until she pulls back to groan my name.

With my next thrust, she comes.

Her pulsing pushes me over the edge.

I rock through my orgasm.

Groan her name into her neck.

When I'm finished, I pull back.

I take care of the condom.

Then I climb into bed with her.

She nestles into my chest.

And dissolves between my arms.

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It's still hard keepingthis a secret.

But it's easier, knowing there's an end date.

Knowing I'll be able to kiss her in front of everyone.

That I'll be able to lead her into the shop and yellI fucking love this girlto everyone who's there.

I start getting my shit together.

Fill my schedule with new clients.

Find my own place.

Think long and hard about how to break this to Brendon.

About what it means if he doesn't believe I'm good enough for Emma.

I don't want it to matter.

But it does.

It really fucking does.

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