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 | |  Nathan Croft - Nate nuzzled into her neck. "I love you more," he whispered back. |  |  | 
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 | | Dakota didn't say any more. Her mind was just a blank wall of black, unable to think |  |  |  |  | 
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 | |  Nathan Croft - Nate rubbed her belly. "Its okay... just sleep, baby, its okay..." |  |  | 
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 | | Dakota listened to his soft words, his love for her cutting through the black. She placed her hands on his and closed her eyes |  |  |  |  | 
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 | |  Nathan Croft - Nate kissed behind her ear, holding her hands. "Goodnight, baby..." |  |  | 
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 | | "Night" She breathed, sleep claiming her |  |  |  |  | 
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 | |  Nathan Croft - Nate continued to spoon her, cuddling in, holding her close. He closed his eyes and let sleep claim him too. |  |  | 
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 | | Dakota woke at around 1am and was unable to fall asleep again. She sighed silently and wiggled gently out of his arms, walking to the bar. She sat down for a bit before thinking and putting on her boots. She silently grabbed a sweatshirt off of a chair and went outside. Secret nickered to her as she walked into the barn. "Hey, girl." She said, sitting on a bucket in front of the stall |  |  |  |  | 
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 | | Dakota stood after a while and walked into the stall. She pet the mare's neck, silently talking to her horse, before walking to the opposite side and braiding her mane |  |  |  |  | 
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