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Well, that was a first,” he murmured, his grin spreading. “But I quite enjoyed it. Took things to whole new heights, it did. Jay-zus. What are ye doin’ half-into yer breeches and lookin’ like the world’s just come to an end, Nerissa?” “What?” she howled, frozen. “I said, what the divil are ye doin’, lass?” “I was going to get help!” “For what?” “For you!” He roared with laughter. “I passed out. Felt good. Incredible, in fact. Never happened to me before… must be the loss of blood.” “I thought I’d killed you!” she nearly screamed, sobbing with relief. “And you’re lying there laughing about it!” “Best release I’ve ever had,” he said with a happy sigh. And then, noting her outrage and relief, he moved over on the cot and reached for her. “Get out of those damned breeches, Nerissa, and come join me.” “Come join you? You just scared the living daylights out of me.” “We’ll do it again soon,” he said. “And maybe you’ll get used to it. In the meantime, I’m knackered. And freezing-cold. Care to warm a body up, Sunshine?” He grinned over at her. When he looked at her like that, it was impossible to stay angry with him.
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