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Beck shrugged “They wanted to see if you would put your faith in theh to keep you safe”

“That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard” She sighed

“Tell , Beck leaned closer “I have no doubt they never would have let hier on you They just wanted to see what you’d do”

“I’m familiar with the tactic I’ve seen other Doht I wouldn’t see through that If they can barely stand each other touchingto let Seth do it”

“Oh god, you’re going to keep theside seat”

She swatted his shoulder “Seriously!”

He grinned “Just out of curiosity, is the idea so stupid because it’s transparent?”

“Besides that…” She waved his words away “Trust, like communication and honesty, should run both ways Or in our case, all three ways None of it works unless everyone is doing their best Gosh, listen to !”

Beck nodded “Yes So you have to tell them what you need and trust that they’ll communicate honestly in return It isn’t more complicated than that Well, except the part where you have to trust them to take care of you”

Individually, she really did She hadn’t always been good at showing it She’d never had to subo with Liah, they had done so much to make her whole She trusted that they wanted as best for her But could they do that together?

“You’re right I think I have an idea” She hopped up froe

“All right” He thren a twenty and turned to wink at the waitress as pretending not to spy on thele those men”

Ten e into the cheerful great roo fire Seth stood near the hearth and turned when Raine entered But she barely noticed him

Dressed in jeans and freshly showered, Liam and Hamot a good look at their faces

She gasped “What happened to—” The truth hit her between the eyes, and Raine threw her hands up in exasperation “You two fought? What the hell? And don’t talk to ht to be ridiculous if you’re going to be”

They both had the good grace to look sheepish

Liam rubbed at a mottled, red-purple spot on his jaw Both their noses looked swollen Ha on his chin

Behind her, Beck chuckled “God, you two are funny”