twisted toward Reed to extend a hand. “I’m Halley. Like the comet.” He glanced at my hand with a confused expression. “I think we did this already.” “Nope. We never shook hands before.” “Is that how we make this introduction official?” “Yes.” I bit back a smile. Nodding, he reached out and wrapped long, warm fingers around my palm. “Reed.” My airways narrowed to a stifling pinpoint. Palms clasped, grip soft yet soul-churning, I felt heat flare from the tips of my fingers and whiz up my arms, staining my neck in a pink flush. I didn’t want to let go. A single touch was like a sunbeam
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