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"No, it’s all right," I replied "You can stay Just as long as you don’t start anything"

"Is he here? I guess I should apologize"

His coht me by surprise He wanted to say he was sorry to Ryan?

"No, he’s not," I answered, disappointed that I had to say that out loud

"Off fil that he already knew Ryan was in Florida It was his job to know other people’s whereabouts, and I knew Kyle wasRyan full time now, but he still worked for the sae I was pretty sure it was knoas guarding whom

"Listen, I knoas an asshole the last time I was here and I just want to say I’ive me

It rong of roveled

"It’s okay Just be cool about things, all right?" I tossed his empty beer bottle in the trash and served hie

"Okay I pro scolded

We had another thick crowd for a weeknight and I was glad to be distracted froh I was trying not to keep tabs on hilanced around the crowd to see where Kyle was

"He’s playing pool," Marieyou like a hawk"

I groaned, although in souard, ready to strike if I was in danger

I was clearing off a table when Kyle approached to say goodnight

"So is it okay if I stop in fro not too far from here If it’s not cool, just say so I don’t want to cause any problems for you"

Kyle looked so humble, like he was really, truly remorseful He finished his beer and put his black leather jacket on