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now, but I need a limbe more time. Just a few loose ends to tie up,” I pleaded with him.
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Chapter 21
By the time we arrived home, Kilian had already left and neatly paid Alana’s car in the garage for me.
Alana had fallen asleep in my car, so carried her up to her bed am. I removed her hair clips, earrings, and shoes, making her as comfortable as possible. I watched her sleeping peacefully, her hand finding mine when I went to cover her with the blanket.
“Stay? Please?” she whispered, stirring slightly.
How could I say no to that?
