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The moment I did, he cupped my jaw and brought his lips to mine so sweetly that I melted.
A shuttered breath left me as he broke the kiss and pulled me into his body.
I held him as closely as he held me. And for just a moment, I let myself take everything he gave me.
“I really want to say something but I have to be honest, I don’t even know what that is.”
His words were sweet and I could hear the smile in his tone.
“Don’t,” I whispered shaking my head in the crook of his neck. “Just go back to work.”
I prayed like hell that he couldn’t hear the choked emotions in my voice.
He let out a slow, heavy sigh then I felt his warm lips against my temple.
I let him go.
I let him go because I had to.
Because there was nothing else I could do.
Not another word was spoken as he turned and walked out of the room.
I rested against the table, took in a deep breath, and put myself back together. Then I walked out with my head held high, determined to begin the process of putting this all behind me.
