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Chapter 14: Caught Red-Handed

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MELANIE

I got out of Derek’s bed with his sheet wrapped tightly around my body on unsteady legs, as I scanned the room searching desperately for my dress.

Where the hell was it?

Just then, Derek groaned softly behind me and opened his eyes. He sat up slowly, stretching slightly, his bare chest smooth, his arms surprisingly ripped with lean muscle. I quickly looked away, my cheeks burning for noticing it.

“Mel,” he murmured, voice rough with sleep. “You’re awake.”

He got up, wearing only black s
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