He leaned up and grabbed me by the back of the head, yanking me close. As soon as I realized what he was doing, he pressed his lips to mine. A rush of warmth swept through me, along with a thousand more tingling sensations. By the time my brain managed to come up with a coherent thought, he was gone, climbing down the lattice as if he’d been doing it his whole life. Landing on his feet softly, he looked up, giving me a wry grin, before darting off toward the gardens. I closed my eyes and expelled a sharp breath. He was so goddamn annoying! And yet, I couldn’t help the stupid little flutter in
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