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Priss s As if Dare is any different around you"

In the most noticeable ways, the men were different They had unique abilities, unique outlooks and an aura of danger that somehow suited them

Matt folded his shirt and put it behind him with his shoes and socks The sun on his bare shoulders felt good A sould feel even better He eyed the water, considering it

Priss gave him a playful shoulder bump "Chris is a skinny-dipper"

That didn’t surprise Matt, but it did give hi under the bright sunshine, no worries, noonly that cocky smile

He didn’t dare look at either of the ladies "Do tell"

"You know he’s a nature buff But the skinny-dipping was before we--" Priss waved a finger froain "--came around Noith ladies underfoot, he stays proper"

Chris, proper? That had to be a joke Theimproper--and Matt loved him for it He could always count on Chris to be the cure to all things stuffy or boring

As a verbal nudge to Priss, Molly added, "And speaking of Chris…"

"Right" Priss inhaled, preparing for another launch

Cutting her off with a laugh, Matt sprawled back on the dock and dropped a forear to be subtle, when you’re anything but"

"I can be subtle," Molly insisted

"Not when you’re hanging out with Priss, you can’t"

With a shrug in her voice, Priss said, "We love Chris No reason to be subtle about that"

Of course they loved Chris Who didn’t? "So you want to know my intentions, is that it?"

Molly cleared her throat "Soo?"

Priss laughed "Nope"

Apologetic, Molly echoed, "No"

"Fine" He didn’t bother to sit up Truthfully, with the heat of the sun sinking into his bones, he didn’t feel likeat all "I’d be all in But Chris is tied to this place, and this place is top secret" He lifted the arm to squint at the women "I know he’s Dare’s housekeeper, and apparently that’selse"

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The truth hurt, so he covered his face again