"Not here," I whispered, the words ragged. "Come with me."I straightened, lifting her completely off the counter and holding her securely in my arms. Her arms locked around my neck, her body already accustomed to molding itself to mine.I didn't wait for an answer. I couldn't.I turned and walked out of the bright, stark kitchen and into the muted lighting of the living area, heading toward the private, dark sanctuary of my bedroom.The black silk dress was a beautiful obstacle, bunched high around her hips. I looked down at it, then at her face. Her eyes were closed, her lips swollen and damp, a soft flush high on her cheekbones.Without taking my eyes off hers, I reached for the hem of the silk. My hands were rough, less patient now. I pulled the material up, gliding it over the delicate curve of her waist, her chest, until I reached her shoulders.I paused, holding the delicate fabric taut, then slipped the dress completely off, pulling it over her head and tossing it carelessly o
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