I feel Hardin’s hand move to his boxers. He tugs them down, and I use my feet to help him get rid of them. In a gentle motion, he slides into me, crying out as he plunges through the slick opening. “Again,” he begs. “I’ve only loved you,” I repeat. “Fucking Christ, Tess, I love you so much.” The words are a raw confession as they push through his gritted mouth. “I will always only love you,” I promise him. I send a silent prayer that we’ll find a way to work through all of our problems, because I know what I just said is true. It will always be him. Even if something drove us apart. Hardin’s
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