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“Why?” Her tears had dried on the drive and the feisty girl I’ve come to appreciate reappeared

I exhale a sigh “Because I don’t knohat to expect in there”

Her blue eyes search o in with you”

“You don’t though I can handle it You just need to sit here and wait for me”

“Really? you expect e The overprotective sister side of her has come out in full force

“Annie”

“Gio”

We’re in a stand-off “Damn it, woman Can you just listen to me?”

“No” she responds, this time a little softer “I need to see”

“Fine” I huff “But you keep your mouth shut Do you understand ive a flying fuck about hitting a woot me?”

She ss thickly, but nods

“Say it, Annie, tellto stay behind me and be quiet”

She gives me an irritated look but obeys “I promise I will stay behind you and be quiet”

“Good girl,” I praise her, which only earns lare

We exit the Porsche and before we enter the casino I give the valet a stern warning not to fucking touch