Byron:"I'm not gonna be a douchebag and say, 'How dare you think that about me?'" I began, feeling terrible for her and, honestly, angry with myself.I should have comforted her first. I should have reassured her that my feelings for her had nothing to do with Madeline."Because you have every right to be upset."The moment I said that, she turned and tried to go back into the room, but I planted my hand against the door."But please, let me explain myself," I pleaded, slipping into the room and closing the door behind me.She stepped back, putting some distance between us.Once I was inside her bedroom, I walked toward her, took her hand, and guided her to sit on the bed with me.I held her hand between both of mine, noticing how soft and gentle it felt."I'm not gonna lie. When I first saw you, okay, I mistook you for Madeline. The first time your tongue touched my neck, or you gripped my skin, for a moment, I confused you with her. But the second that familiarity faded, I knew you
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