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Chapter Six
Abby's scream warned Mike. That, plus her frantic tug on his arm, saved him, for he instinctively turned and grabbed the elevator door. One foot dangled before he thrust it back onto the floor. He stood immobile, feeling Abby still clutching him. Then, as if in slow motion, he took a few steps to safety.
He was vaguely aware of Abby's sobs as he sagged against a nice, solid wall, his breath coming in irregular gasps. In a few moments he straightened. His eyes locked on hers. Her dark eyes were rimmed in red, her full lips compressed into a straight line of fear, yet she was still the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. "How did you know?" he managed.
She said nothing. Reaching to wie the tears from the flawless skin of her cheeks, he checked his movement when she cringed as though expecting a blow. Instead he pulled her tightly into

 
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