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Griff’s attention swings my way “And you?”

I rise from my chair,ht in his so we’re staring at each other “Are you sure? I don’t want you taking a job you don’t ithin the FBI just to keep us here in Pittsburgh I want you to be happy at what you’re doing”

“I will be,” he assureshappy too And I kno important your career is to you How important the people at Jameson are They’re important to me now too”

I can’t even respond Don’t care I’est, hottest,us both to see stars when it’s all said and done

As I pull back, he chuckles “I take it that’s a firm ‘yes’ I should accept the job”

“It’s a yes,” I confir him a softer kiss this time

One that simply says, I love you

My phone starts ringing I would nortone Despite the fact it’s after hours, I’m never truly off the clock when the boss calls

Leaning in, I snag oneto the counter to nab my phone

I answer, lean back against the counter, and listen as Kynan speaks A chill races up my spine, and my chest starts to constrict Griff watchese My mom and Aaron joke around as they continue to eat, but Griff rises out of his chair and moves toward me

Kynan finishes by saying, “I need you to come in now”

“I’ll be there in half an hour,” I assure hi the phone

Griff comes toe to toe with me, bends his head close to mine, and asks, “What is it?”

I look up, alht not really be true My hand goes to his chest, mainly for support

His heartbeat feels steadying under ertips Still, my voice quavers when I say, “They think they found Malik… and he’s alive”

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