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linkDeleted scene from DARK LOVER. **WARNING: mild plot spoilers ahead.
This scene was altered from this, its original form, during DARK LOVER's revision process. The concern was that it went just a little too far. If you're so inclined, let me know if あなた think it did.
This takes place about three quarters of the way through the novel...
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Mr. X watched Billy Riddle walk into the office. Riddle was dressed in a dark blue polo シャツ and a pair of カーキ shorts, looking tanned, healthy, strong.
Strapping, to use an old fashioned word from Mr. X’s youth.
“Sensei.” Billy bowed his head....
