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XLIX
Jordan's gaze remained on Emerald's face even as she took off her jersey, revealing her naked torso. Jordan stared into her emerald eyes, not allowing his gaze to wander even as she was left in nothing but her panties; he awaited her permission first.
Panting softly against the warm water that cascaded down her almost completely naked body, Emerald mentally prepared herself, inhaling and exhaling as she stared Jordan in the eyes. This action of hers could elicit two reactions from him. He could either accept her lovingly or reject her with clear disgust in his eyes. Emerald's eyes turned glassy at the thought of his reaction being the latter.
She would be left shattered beyond remedy, but she had to do this. She had to. For herself, for him, for the both of them. She let out a breath before nodding her head, giving Jordan the permission to look.
Taking in her state, Jordan moved to wrap his arms around her, l
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