page60 (2/2)

“She’s not But that doesn’tyou… you ive it up She’s not into the lifestyles of the rich and famous Money won’t impress her”

Dohtens up and leans an elbow on the bar He s Tell me more What will impress her?”

I stare at hi you advice to help you out”

“Why not?”

“Because you’re rowl “That’s my sister It’s weird and creepy and just… leave her alone, okay?”

Dominik snorts I have clearly amused him But then his eyes turn hard as he leans towards me “I could just trade you”

That gets my attention “You wouldn’t”

Dohtful moment, and I wonder just how far this iet s and turns to the bartender “No, I wouldn’t trade you But I also don’t take orders fro to keep on trying My apologies if it bothers you”

Well, fuck

He is effectively puttingme not to whine about stuff I cannot control But I think he’s also ss more difficult for him

He needs to keep ood side

I decide to use it as an advantage, changing the subject in an effort to catch hi to do about Tacker?”

Do “That’s private”

I just stare at hi to accept that

Dohtly “Without giving details, we’ve offered hi he takes it We think he’s necessary to help us win the Cup this year The deadline for hiive us an answer is Monday”

I think that’s terrific news, but I don’t showto see hi to Blue’s brother’s birthday party We’ll all encourage him as best we can”

The bartender walks up, interrupting our conversation “What can I get you?”

Do another Sa, but he et me one earlier I try not to be impressed by his level of attentiveness

I step away froive it a tug, pulling her a few feet away