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"Yes," she said, wondering if her heart could take ht "That’s plenty" She rushed away, checking on the closing team, thankful that Elizabeth had one heck of a volunteer team, many of whom Julie knew from past events

Luke didn’t look at the note in the er The valet brought the truck to the door and Luke helped Julie inside

Once they were in his truck, he still didn’t read it, afraid of watchful eyes And they were being watched, he was sure of it

At the first red light they came to he yanked the note from his pocket and unfolded it He read in silence Then he cursed running a hand through his hair

"What?" Julie asked urgently

Luke tucked the note back into his pocket, and then tugged his tie loose He flicked a quick look her direction before refocusing on the road

"I need to think before I can talk about this"

"What does thaton"

"It means I need to think Giveshe wasn’t used to from him and he knew it, but he wasn’t himself In fact, he was soot people killed

"Luke–"

"It says there’s a house party on Staten Island Friday night The exact location to be disclosed later"

"And you’re invited"

His tone was clipped "Yes" He could feel her attention, her need for "

She was silent a longto read his one fro and this hat you wanted?"