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“I don’tI meanit would be easier here in some ways But at the sah I dislike a lot of the people at the boys’ school in New Orleans, it’s a good school It pushes them Can Ican I talk to the boys about it?”

“Of course, rocket,” he told her

“How long until we have to pick the at his watch

“Uh, about three hours”

“Excellent that should be just enough time to take care of your punishment”

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Was it bad that he liked the way her eyes flared? That h

int of trepidation and exciteaze If it was bad, Jardin didn’t care

He stalked his way over to her This fleabag motel wouldn’t have been his choice of location for their first tiy room would have to do

Okay, it wasn’t that dingy Still, she deserved far better Especially after hearing about how her father had treated her After seeing where she’d lived She deserved everything

Thea gasped as he pulled her from Carrick’s lap to stand in front of hiently took hold of her chin, raising her face Staring down at her, he couldn’t believe he finally had her where she belonged

He watched as she sed “Nervous?”

She nodded

“Don’t be We’re gonna take care of you now, aren’t we, Carrick?”

“Oh, yes” Carrickher between them