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Then don't,” Daphne pleaded, her hand still outstretched towards him. “Don't let me go.”

“I...” His throat worked; his lips snapped together.

He has something to say so badly. But why won't he? she wondered worriedly.

“Come to me.” The bed was so empty without him. Tomorrow, she must find out what's going on with him, but for tonight? She needed him close so badly, she was shaking with it.

He didn