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“On you? Nude”

With a soft laugh, she said, “You are incorrigible” Then she asked Jax, “What were you so intently discussing when I walked in?”

“You” He stared down at her, unwaveringly “And Katarina”

“Jax,” Lex warned They really needed to hash this out further before bringing anything up to Lily

Especially since her expression turned wary

She said, “I told you I didn’t want youcomparisons”

“And I indicated it’s impossible not to,” Jax countered

Glancing over at Lex, she inquired, “What, exactly, was the context?”

“Why don’t we open a bottle of chaested “Have a seat Take a few deep breaths”

“Excellent idea,” she said, though she was clearly pensive

She retrieved a bottle from the cooler, served it, and then joined the in a chair adjacent to the couch they occupied

Jax got the ball rolling “We were discussing the fact that riting ether until you arrived”

“Oh” She visibly relaxed Sipped “That’s a huge coain “You’re upset about it?”

“Not upset,” Lex assured her “It’s more likea crossroads Of sorts”

Her head tilted to the side “I’m not sure I understand”