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Heavy eyes fluttered, squinting open "Remi?"

"Who else would it be?" I plopped down on the carpeted floor next to hi outside my hotel room?"

Bloodshot, tired eyes roved over ot this weird feeling Paranoid that Chad knehere your hotel was or that he’d gotten your full name I called you but you didn’t pick up, so I caive me your room number"

"My phone was on silent since we talked to the police I just now turned it on Sorry"

"Where’ve you been?" he asked, co at his unshaven jaw

"We walked from the Tower of London Guess I was too hyped up fro"

His eyes narrowed "You should have coht back"

I arched a brow Smiled "Since when do you keep tabs on h, stood, and put out a hand to heave uard 24/7 just to keep you safe"

"You applying?" We faced each other inches apart

"You don’t want me to fill that position We both know it" He blew out a breath "Coet you inside"

I found h the slot and opened the door Dax stepped inside in front of h

"Thanks," I said

"Give me a sec," he said "I want to check the room"

What? I was fine

No one was in my room but him, and he was the one I didn’t need to be alone with

He stalked around the space, checking the bathroom, under the bed, inside the closet, and even outside theto the small iron balcony

"Only a ninja can scale that," I said, watching hi over his feet as he walked toward me

"Dax You’re exhausted Please, sit down" I pointed at a chair "Why don’t I get some coffee sent up for you before you head back?"

"No, that’s okay I didn’t drive I took a cab right after you"

"Well, I’m pooped" I set my clutch down, kicked ht in the center of the plush duvet Rose petals the maid had placed there flew in the air

I lifted my arht I’d say this, but I’etting laid Although the night is still young" I giggled, openingat him

I meant it as a joke, of course, but his face darkened and I i with tension