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Chapter 9 - Saved By Beast
Marina
The cage is moving again. The slight shake beneath my feet prompts my knees to buckle under my weight, and I wobble forward. Fortunately, Bailey is there to catch me.
He chuckles in amusement as he grabs me. “Take it easy,”
His enormous hands are gripping either side of my waist, and for a second, I’m flying. Without effort, Bailey helps me back on the ground and releases me once I regain my balance. Gazing up at him and witnessing his entertained smile speeds up my heartbeat. Damn him and his gorgeous face.
Forcefully, I stare down at the ground. “Thank you,”
“You’re welcome,”
Bailey smirks at me, and I shake my head, rolling my eyes at his swagger. He is too darn full of himself.
“Stop smiling at me,” I growl at Bailey, who laughs in response.
“You’re not that bad,” He winks at me.
Embarrassed, I look away from him and lift my eyebrows
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