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“What the fuck?” I heard one of the guys say “What is this asshole doing?”

The man sounded annoyed, and I felt the van slow

“Just go around hi near me said

“He’s in theroad,” came the response

“Idiot probably broke down,” a third rumbled

There was a brief moment of silence as the van slowed even un!”

A split-second later ca of the brakes I rolled forward, then back as the van careened out of control I heard a chorus of yells and curses, along with several popping sounds One of the guys grabbeddoor was opened

“Wait… wait—” I heard the guy na sounds and then silence

Complete and utter silence

I lifted et the hood off but froze when a hand closed around my arm I tried to scramble back, but the hold on me was firm

“It’s okay,” I heard a ht position I could feel fingers at the base of the hood It was re dark outside, ht froht inside the van to

I let out a sob of relief at the faht of the dark hair, brown eyes that almost appeared black, and bearded face that was just inches from mine

Vaughn

“It’s okay, Aleks, I’ve got you,” Vaughnoff and dropped it on the floor of the van

The combination of terror and relief mixed in a symphony of emotions that I couldn’t control and before I could stop hn’s neck I tucked ainst his throat and breathed him in to prove to myself he was really there

He still had the same scent – some kind of woodsy smell mixed with musk and just a hint of butterscotch

I wanted to laugh at that

The brutally dangerous man loved butterscotch