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“Anything for you, darling.” Cass turned her head and planted a kiss on Ari’s lips. “Same time next year?”

With a giggle, Ari nodded and kissed her back.

Just as their kisses started to grow heated, bright overhead lights flicked on.

Blinking the bright lights away, Ari shook her head. “Want to get out of here?”

“Only if we’re going home together.” Cass teased.

Placing her hand on Cass’s waist, Ari guided her to the elevator bank. They waved goodbye to the cleanup staff who were hard at work with the venue now empty. Ari would have to come back the next day to ensure the place was spotless.

But for tonight, it was time to leave the winter wonderland.

As the elevator doors swung open, Ari held them for Cass to step through. They stood together at the center, watching as the doors started to swing shut.

Ari leaned down and whispered. “Merry Christmas, Cassie.”

Looking into her eyes, Cass smiled. “Merry Christmas, Ari.”