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"Oh, Charlie, that’s wonderful I’ et shot to hell before the end of the semester," he teased

"Not on your life, ave my students "Don’t make me come to Athens and follow you around"

He snorted "Look, I know you don’t have a life, but even I can’t i that"

"I do have a life," I countered

"Your group of girlfriends who does o out ht"

"Besides, I’ homebound services"

"Yeah, Uncle Jimmy told me"

My brows rose up in surprise "He did?"

Charlie nodded "Said he orried about you"

I sed hard "Why?" I asked, although I already knew the answer

"’Cause of where you’re teaching" With a wry s sister would be hanging out with a bunch of dirty and dangerous bikers?"

Rolling my eyes, I replied, "They’re not like that"

"You sure about that? From what Uncle Jimmy said, the Raiders have been known to have their hands in all kinds of dirty dealings, like gaed "It’s just ru" I knew that was a partial lie, considering Deacon’s father had been in prison before he started the Raiders

Charlie’s teasing expression turned serious "Promise me you’ll be careful"

"Is that actual concern for hten the , I replied, "You don’t need to worry I’h he nodded his head, I could tell he wasn’t convinced But before he had the chance to press me for more details about the Raiders, Aunt Joy appeared in the doorway and beckoned us to come and eat

Thankfully, neither Charlie nor Uncle Jiht up the subject of the Raiders, and I was able to have a fun, carefree lunch with those I loved most in the world

Teeks had passed sinceto the co ht I usually stayed for dinner at least two nights a week I found myself in a peculiar dance with Rev He continued not to ave me all his undivided attention Whenever I would find th to Rev at the dinner table or around the coaze onDeacon still see romantic to happen between Rev and me, but his pointed looks told a different story Of course, I knew better than to question hi the tables on me Besides, I wasn’t sure I could handle a relationship with sweet, respectful Rev, neverDeacon

Today, after Willow and I had finished with our lesson, I was surprised to find Deacon waiting on us outside the door "You got a "

Willow stomped her foot beside us "Deacon, that’s not fair!" Then she flounced past us to go to Archer’s side

My brows creased in confusion "What’s she upset about?"