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He was falling for her All of her

The worst part?

He didn’t care any Since he’d claiht revolved around when he could see her again Hold her Kiss her Talk In record time, it had become more than just physical He knew every step needed to be carefully trod or she’d break it off, thinking he was just playing around

He was in so much shit

"Dude, you look awful" Tristan stopped on the way to his office Shoes polished to a fine sheen, he cut an iure in his charcoal suit and purple tie He had on those gold-riave him an even more authoritative look No wonder clients trusted hi okay?"

"Soun Raven disar me! Is she okay?"

"Yeah, she’s fine Just a bit shaken"

"How the hell did she disarm him?"

Pride radiated in his tone "Gave hiroin"

"Holy shit"

"What are you two gossiping about now?" Cal held a cup of coffee as he walked in froh Dad’s belongings; you both keep canceling on un? When? Is she okay?"

Dalton groaned His brothers loved gossip, no ain "She’s okay Sos broke into the bar after the ladies left poker night Had a gun Raven kicked hiot there when they were questioning her"

"Morgan and Sydney were there last night"

Morgan appeared, a stack of folders in her hands "What about last night?"

Cal pulled her to hi himself she was okay "Baby, did you know that Raven took down a gunman after you left?"

"What?" The papers and folders dropped to the floor "Is she okay? What happened?"

Everyone looked frantically at Dalton Ah, hell, this was ridiculous He’d have to do this in one shot "Sydney! Brady! Get over here!"

The architect and officeout of their offices "What is it?" they asked in unison

"Just so you all know the saht at My Place" He explained all the details, answering questions and slowly going over the events as he knew thean and Sydney looked sick Cal i strokes, holding her against hiently place a hand on her shoulder She flinched but didn’t pull away, eventually leaning a few inches toward hian announced "She can stay with us if she doesn’t want to be alone"

"She’s out with her aunt She’ll be back hoood spirits Raven is tough"

Suddenly silence descended They all stared at hily

"What?" he asked in puzzlement