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“Have you ever thought about trying to find the coet them back”

I started,into a too-fast rhythin I never want to see that place again… ever It is evil, Beauty They would never let me leave if I went back I never want to set foot on that land”

“Hell, girl! Styx’ll keep you safe That man is crazy over you!” Beauty blushed and bit on her lip I could not interpret her expression, but then she said, “Mae?”

“Yes?”

“He speaks to you, don’t he?”

“Yes,” I answered warily “We talk… He is very good to me”

“You know, in the whole time I’ve been associated with the club, I’ve never really heard his voice No one but Ky has I know he called for you in the shooting, shocking the brothers to all hell, but tooto really take note What does he sound like?”

I blushed “Deep, graveled, strong Texan accent, allass… perfect I adore its sound and could listen to him talk all day” I blushed even more

Beauty bea up her whole face “I’lad you give hih job, being so young But Christ, the guy is one helluva good Prez Even the old guys—Sest, the best Born to wear that patch”

I quickly finished shelving the last pair of pants and pulled Beauty in for a hug It shocked her I could tell by her sharp gasp I did not show affection often, it was not natural to me, but I really appreciated Beauty’s friendship, especially right now

“Aheo of Beauty, I glanced over her shoulder

“Hello, Fla aardly at the main door His eyes darted all over the place, fro and over his shoulder He was always uneasy, always on guard

“Mae Beauty,” he greeted flatly with a nod Flame was dressed in dark jeans, white shirt and his cut His strangely-cut dark hair was e, allare

He addressed me blankly “Styx had business to attend to Sent ht to his apartment Okay?”

“Oh, okay,” I replied “When will he be back?”

Flaets back”