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"You guys, I totally appreciate the support, but I would prefer it if you would lay low and not be seen with me until after they find Blaine and put him back in jail I'd be happier if you did because then you won't be on his revenge radar Luke can afford private security for us None of you can do the sauys should avoid ram likes or posts or comments, okay?"

"Lexa!" Jan said, frowning "I don't like that at all He's destroying your life You can't let him succeed!"

"No," I said fir that I had to do so, but determined to protect my best friends "This is the way it has to be, okay? After today, you guys go back to Manhattan and that's it No contact until he's back in jail"

"A," Mara said "What about updates on your pregnancy and how it's going? We need the juicy, girl"

"I'll send you private es and we can always Skype, but no public comments and no visits"

They all looked glum, but I realized it was for the best

That bastard

Chapter Ten

Luke

I escorted the Three Musketeers to the edge of the property after a tearful goodbye with Alexa They all agreed to only contact Alexa in private, to avoid attracting Blaine's attention -- just in cas

e he wanted to hurt one of thee

"I' to load their overnight bags into the back of the car "I know Alexa wanted you to stay for supper, but I guess she's really nervous now and thinks you should start avoiding her now"

"I hate this," Candace said "Blaine can't possibly think I'd stop being Alexa's friend I think I should keep in contact Mara and Jan can lay low I' upto hear it, okay?"

"Okay," I said and closed the door after she got in the car "I think you're right, but Alexa ue"

"May? You h