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I walk calo and open the fire a little way past where the helicopter landed

"Vincent?" I call

No answer But I can see a shadow in front of the flae that it’s hi such a baby

I have killed fourteen people, so I opt for being a grownup But every step makes my heart beat erratically

I’m more than halfway to the fire when he turns and yes, it is Vincent My heart cal I know and forced me into a life I neither asked for nor want

Why aer ed? I don’t feel drugged right now But prettyme recently So hey, it’s not an outlandish question I should stop accepting drinks from these people

"I love it," Vincent says as soon as I’rab my hand His eyes slowly track down my slim body and then come to rest on my breasts before he looks back up at "

I want to sether properly, or maybe even from the praise and desire I hear in his voice But I hold it in

It’s wrong God, this is all so fucked up "I think James would’ve liked this dress too" I say it to be spiteful

But Vincent doesn’t even blink "I’ But a sument I don’t care what Vincent thinks of Jaether, and that’s all that counts

"Ready to eat?" Vincent asks, after letting me pause to think about his remark

"Where? I don’t see a table"

He places his other hand over the small of my back to lead me towards a paved path "There’s a nice view of the ocean through these trees I have an area set up down there that overlooks the ht it would be the perfect place for our first dinner"

We walk for a little ways in silence and then there’s a break in the trees and sure enough, the ht sky, its reflection mirrored on the water below The hborhood, Harper And the Company owns that marina too"

I’s are run around here Or if he’s cautioningto run away and ask for help So I don’t react

"Here," Vincent says, pulling out a chair for me at a table set for two "The servers should be here soon But we can have a drink while ait"