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there was a future for them. He hadn't brought up the topic that had made her run from him earlier. Since they had all night, perhaps now presented a good time. The words Dan Franklin had spoken to himwas it only a day ago?ran through his mind. |
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She never told me her real name either. I always imagined if D.J. ever let her guard down enough with someone to reveal such a secret, her cold heart might thaw a bit. |
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"What's your real name, D.J.?" |
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"Huh? What on earth does my name have to do with anything, McCall?" The ice had returned to her voice. D.J. sat up, pulling herself from his embrace. When she made a move to stand, Chris grabbed her hands and pulled her back down onto the couch. |
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"Don't run away again." When her lips tightened, as though she would refuse, Chris leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on those tense lips. "Please," he whispered. "Trust me, D.J. I only want to love you." |
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She pulled back and stared into his face, searching his eyes as if looking for a deeper truth. "Love? I don't know what love is. I don't know if I can give you what you need." |
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"All I need is you, D.J. I've waited for you all my life. Now that I've found you I'm not going to let you go. You just have to trust me. Can you trust me? Can you give us just one chance?" |
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"I don't know if I love you. I can't promise I'll be able to love you. I don't think I could stand it if you grew to hate me because I couldn't be what you |
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