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"It was strange that he didn’t have lunch with you this evening"

"Was it?" I keptas clearly a pro

"Usually you’re both joined at the hip" His voice was sharp, almost bitter

"No need to be jealous, Mr Collins"

He spluttered "I am not jealous! Quite frankly, Commander Parker, you are not someone who I could perravating"

"Why, thank you But I wasn’t i that you have a little thing for Jared" In truth, the only emotions he ever felt around Jared were jealousy, bitterness, and hatred There was never desire there, but I liked to needle hi your pardon!"

"Don’t worry, you’re not the only one ants him And I can totally understand"

"I do not want your mate! I do not even enjoy his company And if you must know, I a to look at hier "No, there’s really no need to lie"

"I a

"Sure you are"

"How dare you! That is a very"

I stopped dead and twirled to face hi him to crash into me "Oh, so you don’t like it when so club"

He didn’t say another word as he followed ood decision on his part Inside, Jared and the squad aiting A scantily dressed Eloise was already seated in the spectators’ area Strangely, she was also coleahed at Harvey, shaking ift "It was just a de for theetting sick of Collins and Eloise watching the seals

Jared smiled at me, but his eyes were troubled, bruised "Hey You ready?"

You sure you’re up for this? If you need soo home and I’ll be up in a little while

Thanks, baby, but I’d rather be with you Plus, I need to keepelse