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Chapter 45
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2026-05-30 09:00:00Eli kissed Cove like he was drowning and Cove was the only air left in the world.
Their mouths moved together desperately, teeth clashing, tongues sliding hot and urgent. Eli’s hands stayed on Cove’s face, thumbs brushing over his sharp cheekbones, while Cove’s good arm wrapped tight around Eli’s waist, pulling him impossibly closer.
Cove broke the kiss just enough to speak against Eli’s lips. “You sur
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