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“No point in revisiting it, babe Shit’s about to get rough around here Can’t be worrying about a baby while I’ a war”

“It’s that bad?” She stood in theso small and vulnerable

“Probably gonna get there”

She pressed her lips together, then nodded “Whatever you think is best, Copper I trust you” Her voice grew flat Lifeless

After she spoke, she climbed back into his lap and rested her head on his shoulder

She was there, saying all the right things, touching hiroeen them

Even though he expected it, tried to plan for it in his head, he’d fucking cruood woman and an even better ol’ lady She’d stick this crisis out Stand by hi storm If he were a better man, he’d free her now Give her an out and a chance to live her life But he was a selfish fucker

She pulled back “I’h for one day” After a quick kiss to his cheek, she hopped off his lap and hurried out of the office

The fuck?

Not once since they’d gotten together had either of the lip lock Even when they’d been pissed at each other or in theAnd now he got a peck on the cheek?

Was it the beginning of the end? Maybe So was off with his woman

So that could be a fiercer enemy than the Chrome Disciples

CHAPTER SIX

HOLLY

Holly glanced around the decorated clubhouse then let out a sigh The place was an explosion of stereotypical baby shower decorations Storks, elephants, rattles Poor Izzy

Speaking of the guest of honor, Holly caught sight of her and couldn’t help her hearty laugh Izzy sat sprawled in a chair Shell had done up to look like some kind of frilly throne complete with pink and blue streamers, tulle, and helium-filled balloons Izzy’s scowl left no doubt as to how she felt about sitting there, actually, about participating in this baby shower at all