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With that, he turns and crouches down behind his desk I hear so metal slam that reain, it’s to fit a holster and gun on hiun I have a gun I’ve used a gun But seeing Cain with one right here, right noas unexpected Why does he even need one?

Throwing a light jacket over hi that in the su your weapon is a law in Florida and I guess Cain is a law-abiding citizen--he walks over and, with one hand on the small of my back, ushers me toward the door It’s not exactly rude, but it’s also far from polite With me in the hall, he pulls his office door shut andonce

I’ the faint scent of beer,the sound systeht

I take a deep breath as a rash of butterflies swirl through e to let loosedeal

Mo I’ve done, that I’ve been accoI deserve to suffer a bit

I glance down at the paperwork in my hand He said he wants a copy ofon it is my picture

Chapter three

CAIN

"Hi, Cain"

She pushes one of those big, blond curls back over her bare shoulder, drawing my attention to her neck It’s such a flirtatious move but, with Penny, I don’t believe she does it intentionally "How are you, tonight?" She closes the distance and a delicate hand skates over reetsood, Penny" I’m so much taller than her that, when she stands directly in front of ives me the best view of that wide ht So close to giving in to a selfish urge

I wish things could be different between us, but they can’t

She deserves sothat is what stopped h she was obviously hoping for it

I force ? I hope you two have plans for the holidays?" He’ll give her a good life He’s a quiet plumber in his thirties who follows her around the club and desperately wants her to quit They could have a nice life together She’d be away froive her any of that This is where I belong

I catch the slightest furrow cross her brow before it’s gone She tucks her hair behind her ear and steps back, sing before she speaks "Ohgood He’s good Yes, we’re going toher head as if to confirm her words, she tucks the saet dressed"

I watch her walk away, drowning in my disappointment