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He rubbed at his chest “Another direct hit Jesus, what did I ever do to make you think so badly of me? Did you see me torment a kitten? Kick a puppy? Maybe steal a child’s ice cream?”

“You know I didn’t,” she said impatiently “But—”

“But what? Just because I’m a Dom I must be abusive?”

“Well, no”

“You must have a pretty poor opinion of most of the men in Haven I’m surprised you ever moved here Or do you not realize that the sheriff and all three of his deputies are members of my club?”

She’d really insulted hihed “I’m sorry, Saxon”

“Joel”

“What?”

“When we’re like this then I’m Joel to you In the club, I’h we’re not there yet”

“We’ll never be there”

“We’ll see”

“Da about I’m not one of your subs”

“First of all, just howyour poor opinion of ot theeon Sometimes I throw them a few cruood”

There was disgust in his voice And anger She flinched

“That’s not what I think—”