Chapter 20

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Grace just went with the hug, ignoring all those warning bells ringing in her head.

Walking into his office, holding his hand, she realized something big—she couldn't say no to him, no matter what. His sad face and voice made her heart ache, and all she wanted was to comfort him. If a kiss could make him feel better, she'd do it without a second thought. In that moment, she felt as shaky as the breaths they shared.

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Noah kissed her like his life depended on it, savoring the taste he'd longed for. Now that he had it, he never wanted it to end.

As their tongues intertwined, she gasped and melted into his embrace, craving more. Noah dove in, his tongue exploring every inch of her mouth. With each kiss, she felt her knees weaken, her core shaken to its foundation. His fingers pressed into her skin, seemingly with a will of their own.

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Grace sensing that if this were to continue, something was bound to happen.

She lightly pushed at his chest. "Hey, you said just a kiss, but that