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Chapter 5 - Declan

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My heart throbbed against my ribs as I reveled in the afterglow of the torrid night shared with Molly. Every inch of my body ached in the best possible way, a gratifying testament to the primal, uninhibited passion we unleashed upon each other. Sleep had eluded us for the most part, as we explored every erotic possibility imaginable.

As the morning’s first rays peeked through the blinds, casting an ethereal glow across the bedroom, I watched Molly stir beside me, her face still flushed with the ecstasy we’d shared. I marveled at her beauty, her skin like porcelain against the crisp burgundy sheets, her hair a cascade of spun gold. I felt a surge of protectiveness and possessiveness towards her, a primal urge to shield her from the harsh realities of the world.

“I’ve got to take a quick shower, then I should get going,” Molly murmurs, reluctantly pulling away from my embrace. “I can’t go to work in this.”

I take hold of her arm before she leaves the bed. “Actually, I bought you somethi
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    The moment the judge calls recess, I'm on my feet. I grab my purse, mumbling some excuse to Grant as I hurry from the courtroom. My heels click rapidly across the tiled floor as I weave through the crowds, my heart racing. When I feel the vibration of Declan's text, I nearly knock over an elderly woman in my haste to get to the stairwell. Taking the steps two at a time, I burst through the back exit into the alley. There, idling by the curb is a sleek black limousine. Before I can react, the door swings open and Declan steps out, looking criminally handsome in his tailored suit. "Hey babe," he says, flashing that grin that makes my knees weak. I don't hesitate, racing across the pavement and flinging myself into his arms. Strong and steady, they wrap around me like a shield, enveloping me in his warmth and irresistible scent. Our mouths crash together desperately, weeks of yearning spilling over even though we were together a few hours ago. I want to slap myself for acting like a

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