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Once we’re inside, he releases his hold on me and asks, “Are you okay?”

My eyes narrow as I hiss at him “I’m completely humiliated Otherwise, I’m okay I can’t believe you fired them for that”

“Why not?’ he asks as he pushes his hands casually into the pockets of pants “I’ht you ht be happy about it”

“You do realize I’ to be the club’s pariah now?” I snap at him “It’s clear people don’t liketo hate irls because they were a little catty with your current flavor of the month”

“That’s not what you are” He looks pained and troubled, but I’m not sure why He’s the one with relationship boundaries

“That’s exactly what I am,” I say softly, but the force of my reminder hits him hard This deal is only for a month

He looks at ment “What would you have me do?”

Without thought, I jerk my head toward the door “Go back and rescind their termination”

Jerico’s eyes go ith surprise, and I can see instant denial in theoes back on a decision once it’s made We enter a stare-off, and I cross my arms for stubborn effect

Finally, he blows out a huff of resignation and drawls, “Fine I’ll go tell them now”

“Good,” I say with a snippy attitude I’ave me what I asked for, but that’s how it comes out