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"Fuck off, Tanner," I said,fists

"You sonofabitch, you screwed her, didn’t you?" He shook his head "Realistically, though, how do you see this unfolding, Tristan? Let’s be honest She’s having a fun getaith you, but a woman wouldn’t want to stay with someone like you One day, she won’t be sad anymore One day, she’ll be the sahbor to lose herself She’ll find soed "It’s an option Besides, I know her We have a history together Plus, she’s too good for you I mean, I have my own auto shop I have a way to provide for her But you? You work for Crazy Henson"

"Say one ret it"

He held his hands up in defeat "Easy, slugger That vein in your neck is popping out You wouldn’t want Liz to see that teood for you"

I tried to ignore his words, but they were finding a way inside ood for me

Tanner slaainst my shoulders, rotated me around on the stool to face the dance floor, and pointed toward Elizabeth laughing with Faye "What do you say? What if we do show her your teht that she sees the true monster inside of you You shouldn’t be anywhere near Liz or E beast"

"This is where I walk away," I said, pushing myself up from the stool

"Hell, you probably should stay away from all people actually Didn’t you have a wife and a child? What happened to the fist

"What happened? Did you hurt them? Are you the reason they’re dead? Shit I bet you are" He laughed "Are they buried in a ditch so murder your family? You’re a psychopath and I don’t see why no one else can see it Especially Liz She’s normally smart"

I huffed and turned to face him "It must kill you that she’s with me"

He was taken aback by my words "What?"