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Damn it

"There is a kiss," I blurt out as he straightens "We didn't get to do that in town, but it's traditional for the bride and groom to kiss"

Instead of pullingme passionately,the list of things I need to ask you about"

"You have a list?" I'd seen hiht he was e

"I do" He hesitates, his gaze searching ht it would be appropriate to establish the rules of our relationship—that way there is no miscommunication"

"Thatthat he's not being swept away by passion right in this h, and how round s over before we begin is probably the ss "You ask your questions, and I'll get started on the cake"

Rektar sits at the set to work on the batter He considers his data pad, typing, and says, "Can you please define for me what a kiss is? I want to be certain I do not misunderstand"

Define a kiss? Lord I think for a s into the flour-like substitute "It's ues, too For pleasure and affection"

I glance over at hi notes, a studious expression on his face "Is plas-film involved?"

"I hope not" I can't iine what that would taste or feel like "Did…you want it to be involved?"

He looks up at aze flicks to my mouth "No" Rektar's voice is hoarse "No, I don't think so"

"Then we're on the sae" I smile at him and turn back to the batter