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“Because without even realizing it, Tulip,” he said, “you accept me, and if you want me to kill your parents, ask, and I will do it”

She opened her ot a chance to say a word, a scream filled the air

The bedroom door was thrown open and men filled the room Tulip panicked

Within seconds, she was grabbed roughly Her arms were pushed to her sides and she watched as Rick Denton entered the rooround

“Get the fuck off

“I’ to deny this, Landon I’m proud of you, and this is clever, but you should’ve come home”

“You let theo,” Landon said

“Let your woo? Not a chance,” Rick said “You left me no choice here, son”

“Stop it,” Tulip said “You don’t knohat you’re doing”

Rick stood up and stepped toward her “Don’t worry, Tulip, you and Landon will never be parted again”

She felt the prick of the needle “I’ll kill you one day”

“Not today”

Everything went black, a-fucking-gain

Chapter Ten

The tranquilizer always made Landon feel woozy