Shane’s POVShe gazed at me, her eyes shining, the present crushed close to her bosom, holding it like a precious doll. She has no idea what her smile did to me. I wasn't supposed to feel this way for her, but I did. The guards and maids left the room, giving us our moment. I hope she loved the present. I put my hand out and drew her into a hug before I even had time to reconsider it. Her little gasp into my chest had my stomach flipping with butterflies. My hand rested on the back of her head, holding her close, not wanting to release her yet.“You should go change,” I said, inhaling the subtle fragrance of her shampoo. “I’m taking you out on a date.”She drew away, eyes wide. “Out? Like…out, out?”A small laugh got out of me before I could help it. “Yes, out, out,” I teased, flicking a hair back from her face. “It’s your birthday. Let me spoil you today.”That felt good saying it.Her lips parted without saying anything and she smiled. Her head bobbing in agreement as she latched
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