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CHAPTER ONE

Olivia

Out of the corner of ht flicker at the back of DualThe door to Cash’s office opens and closes as he comes out into the club He looks up and our eyes lock instantlyHis expression is carefully schooled, per my request, but that doesn’t meanas they look into mineMy stoood thingOtherwise, it wouldn’t be Cash that blew our cover, it would be ht over to hi him back to bed

Tearing my eyes away from him, I force my mind back to my job

Dammit

“I got it,” Taryn chirps, reaching in front of lass from the bar top

I s her crazy, dread-locked ht and I’m not sure whyShe’s never been nice to meOpenly hostile, yesSpitefully devious, yesBut nice?Oh noBefore tonight, I would’ve assured anyone who asked that Taryn would rather sharpen her toothbrush into a shiv and shank me than even look at me

And yet, here she is, s my side of the bar

Hmmm

I’m not a naturally suspicious person, so…

Okay, so I’ood reason to beA lifetime of schemers, liars, selfish buttmunchers and all around icky people hasaround

Anyway, I aot up her sleeveAnd there is so up her tattooed sleeve I’d bet my life on itOr her lifeEither way

I can al behind the blue of her almond shaped, kohl lined eyes

The only thing I can do, however, is watch my back and keep my eyes openShe’ll slip up and show her hand eventually Then I’ll knohat’s going on in that twisted mind of hersUntil then, I’m more than happy to let her kiss my fluffy butt and help as much as she wants

“So,” she begins casually as she ht after work?I thought et to know each other a little better”

All right, this is getting ridiculous

I stare at her, working to keepopen as I wait for the punchline

Only there isn’t oneShe’s serious

“You’re serious”

She smiles and nods “Of course I’m seriousWhy would I ask if I weren’t?”

“Um, because you hate me,” I blurt

Da her continue on with her ruse

“I don’t hate youWhat on earth gave you that idea?”

OhMyGodDoes she really think I’m that stupid?