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"We need to talk," Xander's lol came from behind him The Guardians around theinal Vamp and at least one called so this confrontation with Xander for quite some time He turned and squared his shoulders, not about to let Xander see hoeak he was "No, we don't," he said firht to tell ged into so horrific and yes, much of what happened to her and Brandon could've been prevented, had I thought it wise to co adults capable of ht me this, Xander, and I'm not about to back off this time, out of fear of what you'll do since I'm in love with Ashley and have been for four years! You, cabron, will not scare ain!"

A you is I'll respect her choice I couldn't give a shit about what you want, Jonny But if she wants to be with you, then I'm okay with it Jessi isn't," he added "But I'll talk to her"

It took Jonny a est what Xander said "You're seriously okay with this?"

"You just said it doesn't matter if I am or not"

"It doesn't But … you are her family"

"And apparently, so are you"

As usual, Jonny sensed there was always more to Xander's motivations than what he revealed publicly Some relief unfurled inside him to knoasn't about toAshley

"Although it probably doesn't need to be said," Xander continued, "if you fuck up, Jonny, if she coht back to life again, you will deal with Jessi first and then"I understand Nothing like this will ever happen again I swear it"

"That's a relief" The White God's voiceshe made Dusty a deal"

"She made me one first," Jonny retorted

"I could definitely use someone with her skill set," Damian said

"Or you could let her make up her own er," Xander interjected

Jonny and Daazed at one another Jonny wasn't about to bend; he already knehere Ashley was going to end up His discussion with Darian, however,to need an incentive not to press the issue