"I am really fond of complimenting you, now that you mention it," he said, pulling back enough to give her a grin before kissing her again, slowly working his way down her throat to her collarbone.
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"I am really fond of complimenting you, now that you mention it," he said, pulling back enough to give her a grin before kissing her again, slowly working his way down her throat to her collarbone.