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"And what’s that?" I asked, , mostly curious to see if she would say it to htly "You sleep with every legal feh to touch--"

"Not every"

"--and you brag about it You act like no one can touch you And if you hurt any of those women, you don’t care It isn’t in you to care"

I lifted an eyebrow and re you"

"That’s different, Deacon You would also care about hurting Grey or Harlow or Knox’s sister"

I had never fantasized about touching any of the to touch the girl in front of me

"So to answer your question, yes, that’s how people see you But I think that’s only because you created this for the thoughts when you’re going off little sleep That, or one of the girls froht made you think about who you are far toofor you Maybe she’ll be a change for you, like Harloas for Knox But go sit down and I’ll bring your coffee regardless of whichever one it was"

I bit back , and blew out a heavy sigh as I took a step back Before she could turn away, I asked, "Why does it have to depend on a girl? Why can’t there just be different sides to ain "Why are you co to me with this?"

"Because I’ve seen different sides of you in just the last week I’ve seen the shy, sweet Charlie I greith, and I’ve seen the one who stood up to me and for herself"

Embarrassment flashed across her face "You can’t compare us, Deacon All you’ve ever wanted was to be seen, and I’d rather not be seen at all" She walked away, leaving

Just as I turned, she called outback toward et started" She s froht now, but he repeats everything, and he’s obsessed with you lately Keep that in hts, okay?"

I’d never realized how irl, or irls, until this week I’d also never realized how e that Charlie said I’d created for et away from it

I huffed in frustration, and stared into the dark depths of the coffee for a ain "Would you believe ht?"

Charlie’s face was etched with disbelief, and it was the only answer I needed

"Right" I clearedin her direction "Thanks, Charlie"