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“It’s sexy, you know.” She ran her hands through the back of his curls.

Cornell raised an eyebrow. “What’s sexy?”

“When a guy doesn’t pretend to be all big and tough and acknowledges he has feelings.”

“I am big and tough,” he playfully reminded Ali, narrowing his gaze.

“And a softy,” Ali added with a smile. “My favorite softy.”

“What? Are you telling me you don’t want me because of my body?” Cornell quipped.

She bit her lip before kissing him. “At first, maybe. But I kept you because of your big heart.”