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I take two more drink orders and then turn theuest’s I walk them slowly back to the table The tein and tonic down the front of his silk designer neckwear is pretty great

I breathe in again “Here you are Two Sapphire and tonics” I place a drink in front of each of them “Would you care to order appetizers?”

“What are the specials tonight?” Glen asks

An idea spears into my head “We have a wonderful swordfish from the South Pacific”

Pollack goes rigid

Yup Just as I thought He was there This derelict hunted and raped my Katelyn

I scan Glen’s face He seems unaffected Good for hi

“How is the swordfish cooked?” Glen asks

“It’s grilled, with a guava and o salsa on the side Served with fresh broccoli and asparagus spears”

“That sounds a his menu “Put me down for that”

“So no appetizers, then?” I say

“Not for me,” Glen replies

“And you”—I clear my throat of the nausea—“sir?”

Pollack stares at his e He knows I know What an idiot He should have known better than to approach Katelyn He’s da in prison for what he did How did he get off?

“Sir?” I say again, this time very aware of my clenched jaw

He closes his , please I’ve lost my appetite”

I hold back a scoff “I’ll get these orders in right away Enjoy your cocktails”

I take the order to the kitchen and then head straight to the men’s room

I need a fucking breather

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