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Javier “Good morning,” Berry said, opening her eyes slow with a sweet smile. It was like the sun breaking through after a long, dark night, full of new hope. I leaned in close to her face. I kissed her nose soft. “Good morning, my love.” I blew warm breath and pulled back real slow, staring into her eyes. “You look wiped out. Didn’t sleep?” Berry cleared her throat. I shook my head. “Nope.” Who could sleep next to you? Thank God I kept my hands to myself last night. “Why?”...