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Because he's not me

Author: Author Ho
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-17 22:53:33

Nico POV

My hand inched over her jaw, down her neck. Her skin was soft beneath my fingertips, like silk. And when I felt the vein in her neck pulse to the rhythm of her heart against my palm, a lightning bolt of extreme, dangerous desire shot down my spine causing my cock to ache like a motherfucker. It was like my body had a will of its own, defying my mind around every fucking turn when it came to this woman.

Down, and down my hand inched, my eyes already focused on the destination. Supple, r
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