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*Bella* I kept looking at him as his breathing smoothed and his body relaxed. He seemed sound asleep, and it was the rarest opportunity for me in years to watch him so closely and for as long as I wanted. I couldn't help feeling a pang of guilt as I noticed the slight frown on his peaceful face. He had willingly put himself in harm's way for my sake. Hadn't the scandals he faced been enough? Did he always have to risk trouble in such a reckless way? If anyone found out he snuck into my room like this, it would cause a big fuss. Sitting gently at the edge of the bed, I took off his shoes and socks, then tucked him under the covers. Carefully, I loosened his tie. He was still dressed in the same clothes he had worn when I saw him earlier this morning, and now it was nearing midnight. When