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"You were in Garwin's room a long time. I thought..." He broke off, his blue eyes crinkled in thought. My hand reached out on its own accord, tipping his chin so that our eyes met. His shone with pain, and my heart inadvertently ached. I felt his agony at the thought of Reid and me. Together.

"I told him no. He's my best friend and my brother." He kissed my palm, soft and sweet, and completely different from the kisses in the alley.

"I want to make love to you." He murmured into my hand, nuzzling my palm.

"Okay."