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Nate held her tight. "I'm right here, I'm not leaving. Never." |
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"I promise, I'll never leave you," |
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Dakota's mind slowed and she opened her eyes, looking into Nate's. Her shaking stopped and she was brought back down to earth mentally, her hands moving to hold Nate's face for a sign he was there and not just her mind saying he was like in jail. |
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Nate smiled, "You're safe. I'm right here," |
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Dakota nodded, took a deep breath, and melted into him. She was overheated and dizzy but okay |
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Nate pressed a hand to her forehead, still burning up. He reached over her and grabbed her glass of water, "Here, drink a little," |
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Dakota nodded, drinking half the glass before handing it back to him and burying her face in his neck |
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Nate set the glass on the bedside table before hugging her back. |
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Dakota closed her eyes and slowly fell into a dreamless sleep |
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Overcast and Calm
