“I just want to know why we can’t,” she insisted. I caught her hands in mine and swallowed hard. “I don’t want to do anything that you might regret, or that might end the friendship we have. It’s really good our … friendship, isn’t it?” Her soft lips parted in a silent gasp. “Yes, but I want more.” “Lara, honey.” “I like the way you say my name,” she purred. “It sounds almost exotic. I don’t know how you do that, but you do.” I cleared my throat and gently took a step back. “Lara …” “See? Just like that. You did it again.” She was so small I could crush her with my bare hands. “You know … we
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