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An hour later, Gavin's ardor had cooled to a manageable level. However, the sight of his bride skipping along the dusty street—no longer hungry and desperate—threatened to bring his latent erection back to fullness. I wonder how long it will take her to be ready. Hopefully, not too long.
“I'm so glad the heat of the day is fading,” Annabelle commented. “It's been difficult to adjust to the weather in Texas. Chicago is nothing like this.” She eyed her husband. “What's it like where you're from? In fact, where are you from, Gavin? You never really said.”
“Maryland,” he replied. “My family owns property outside of Baltimore. It's cooler there, and much wetter. Texas heat certainly took some getting used to.”
“What family do you have?” she asked as they made their way past an unhappy
