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it wasn’t fear.
It was anticipation.
Ryan walked out of the gate in uniform, duffel bag slung over his shoulder.
When he saw me, his face cracked open.
He didn’t hesitate.
He crossed the distance in long strides.
He wrapped one arm around me and pressed his face to my hair.
“Olivia,” he breathed.
I closed my eyes.
His body felt solid.
Real.
Safe.
Then he leaned continue reading …
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