Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 435

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"And... hard," I teased, watching Hayden's jaw tighten.

He didn't say a word, but I could feel the tension. His grip loosened on me, but his mood was obvious.

"Seriously, Hayden?" I tugged on his arm, pouting like a pro. "You're not actually mad, right?"

"No," he muttered, but his face said, 'absolutely yes.'

"Come on, you're not the type to get all worked up over something like this, are you?" I tilted my head, trying to figure him out.

"I know exactly what you mean," he said, lifting me like I was nothing and plopping me right onto the hotel room's rocking chair.

I laughed, wrapping my legs around his waist. "Oh, so you think you've got me all figured out, huh?" I tugged him closer.

keep his cool, but the way his body stiffened under my touch? Oh yeah, I had him right where I

in this new, flustered

smirked, my legs still wrapped around him, shifting just enough

still wouldn't give in, but I wasn't letting him off that easy. I pulled him closer, the chair swaying

forward, hands gripping the chair for balance, while I reached up, yanking him down by the collar of his shirt until his face was inches from mine. His breath hitched, and I could feel him starting to

I will," I murmured against his ear, feeling his skin heat up. Yeah, I knew exactly what I was doing

back, but I didn't let go, pressing

type to fuss over details or baby anyone," I said, pausing just long enough to feel the tension in his muscles spike. "That's how you were when I first met you-rough around the edges. And once I get an impression, it sticks. You're my tough guy,

I felt his body tighten under my

chest, gliding lower, teasing. "You wouldn't deny that,

before. I gasped, and in one quick move, Hayden grabbed the arms of the chair, stopping it, then lifted me like I weighed

said, his voice low, with that edge

button. Then instincts kick in, and their real side

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arms around his neck and

I knew he misunderstood-he thought my

go anywhere," I said, smiling up at him, all coy. "I want... it right