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Just imagining that scene made Chloe Bishop tremble all over.

Xavier Grayson didn't answer her question. Instead, he suddenly opened his arms and pulled her into an embrace — so tightly that it felt like he was trying to press her into his very being.

"It's over now."

She lay against his chest, listening to the steady, strong beat of his heart. Her hand gently soothed his back. Beyond that