He didn’t lunge. He didn’t perform. He simply rose to his knees, placed a hand on the back of the sofa, and leaned in slowly—giving her every opportunity to turn away. She didn’t. His lips were soft, hesitant, and tasted faintly of the black tea he always drank. It was nothing like Derek’s cola kiss. It was a question, not a statement.
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