Well, she finally said, hes coming back shortly, so you are absolved of your responsibilities. No. The word came from him like an oath, emerging from the very core of his being. She looked at him in impatient confusion. What do you mean? He stepped forward. He wasnt sure what he was doing. He knew only that he couldnt stop. I mean no. I dont want to be absolved. Her lips parted. He took another step. His heart was pounding, and something within him had gone hot, and greedy, and if there was anything in the world besides her, besides himhe did not know it. I want you, he said, the words blunt, and almost harsh, but absolutely, indelibly true. I want you, he said again, and he reached out and took her hand. I want you. Marcus, I I want to kiss you, he said, and he touched one finger to her lips. I want to hold you. And then, because he couldnt have kept it inside for one second longer, he said, I burn for you. He took her face in his hands and he kissed her. He kissed her with everything that had been building within him, every last aching, hungry burst of desire. Since the moment he had realized he loved her, this passion had been growing within him. It had probably been there all along, just waiting for him to realize it. He loved her.
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