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“People will see” Despite ive him access to more ofrasp of his beard

“What exactly will they see?”

Maybe they’ll see how Alexander has pressed ainst soht floor, and at least we ed not to maul each other in the elevator Thanks to the presence of another couple They ht also see how his hands seeh like a pony at the county fair

“They’ll see us kissing,” I answer much more sensibly And boy, can theset dohen the occasion calls for it His talents know no end because he can also do this really cool flex of his ain?

“My rooue wave ofmy hand in his

“You just don’t kno lovely you are”

“So you’re saying it’s h I’ to contain my excitement

“Yes, for being irresistible”

Says theaura and the superhero chest

At least he doesn’t wear jockey shorts on top of his pants

“Soaze turns playful, but there’s an intensity there, too The kind that makes my heart beat a little too fast, an arrhythmic beat I can feel everywhere

“I was just thinking about your underwear” I ht not physically be able to raise one brow—I’ve tried, and the best I’ve got is a strange-looking duo waggle—but I’ve found this tone is a pretty good substitute

“That sounds proain,to my touch

I can’t wait to see what’s under here

“There are security ca hiain

“Then you should stop looking at me like that”

“Exactly how is it I’ at you?” I half ask, half taunt

“Like you’re picturing me without my underwear”