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Seeing Nolan standing by his car—perfectly mouthwateringly gorgeous, eyes full of goodness and love with the face of an angel…a very hunky angel—my heart drops to the pit of my stomach, turning my already depressed mood into one of utter doom and gloom. I plaster on a grin as I walk forward and throw myself into his arms. He squeezes me tight, and I hug him. His arms around me lessen some of the sadness that has taken permanent residence in my soul, if only a little, but it’s comforting, and I relish in his warmth until he breaks our contact.
Peering down at me, he kisses my mouth. He pulls his mouth from mine and as I gaze into his stunning green eyes, he says, “I have missed you so much, babe.”
I lean my face against his chest and hug him tighter. I swallow the emotion in my throat
