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Gideon looked at Wyatt, Owen, and E in their stares

“He’s dangerous Don’t think because he’s taking orders that it will last There’s a reason our father used him to train Gabriel is ruthless when he needs to be, and he’s not so sweet and calm either There’s a temper there”

He noted their warnings

Emma helped him remove his shirt, which was filthy with mud and blood

“Does your mom know he does this?” Emma asked

“No It’s not so we talk about”

She tutted “I don’t like this one bit” She continued to clean and wipe at the cuts and bruises on his body

Wyatt and Owen excused themselves

Reaching out, he twirled a curl of Emma’s hair

“I like that you took care of me,” he said She was the first woman to do so “I love you so much”

She didn’t say the words back, but that was okay He didn’t expect her to

Leaning back, he let her attend to his wounds, playing the victi to lessen Now he needed the time to plan

Gabriel stood waiting, knowing his brothers would arrive

Hands in his jacket, he watched as they parked the car, and headed toward him