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Adrian "Of course, I do, Forest Lily," I breathed out, stepping into her. Needing her to know that I wanted to do more than opening a door for her, I reached for her hand and drew her close. I couldn't believe it when she let me, her hand incredibly soft in mine. It reminded me of the first time we met. This time, however, she had on an unfamiliar scent that filled my car and made it practically impossible to focus on anything but her. It remained her, though. Something earthy with natural notes that were reminiscent of the forest she loved. What was that? Violet? I inhaled, greedily, the scent filling me with a sense of calm and connection to her world...to her. Tethered to her presence in a way that felt both grounding and intoxicating. Backing away would have been the most sensible t