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“So who’s this tart you’re sending in here for y drink as he leaned against the heavy oak desk in the office

“She’s not a tart,” he snarled He knew the types of girls soht around He wouldn’t have Kali thinking she was an easy lay looking for a good time

“Oh ho, this is serious indeed,” Kali said with a wicked cackle

He shook his head at her obvious glee “She’s a good friend who’s been through a lot She’s trying to get herself together and I’”

“You bringing me some junkie biker bunny?” Kali asked Her brow furrowed, and her lips curled up with contempt

“No, nothing like that She lost her family a few years back, and it screith her head Put her life on pause She’s getting back out there and I want to provide a cushion and a safe place”

“I take it she doesn’t know you own this place,” Kali said

“No, and I want to keep it that way”

Kali snickered “It’s your funeral”

“You think she’ll be mad?”

“I know I’d be pissed if it felt like you pulled one over on et back on my feet”

He thought of her small stature “I’ll take the risk”

“I hope I’m there when this blows up”

“You’re so damn bloodthirsty, Kal”