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“Thanks,” she whispered

“Anytime” He winked

Her full lips quirked upward at the corners and she ducked her head

The coe made his cock twitch Where others saw scars, he saw a survivor The desire to know her story deepened He tossed back another shot to loosen up She ave a fuck what any woht out with the Dueling Devils?” Monster asked

“I don’t know We barely ame room”

“We need to reested She plunked her bottle down on the bar “But first, I need to take care of a little business Can I trust you to keep an eye on her?”

“I’m not a child,” Symone drawled

“No, but you’re new to our world and it’s like a sweet fragrance everyone wants to smell”

“Not on my watch,” Monster said

“That’s what I was hoping you’d say” Chase jumped up and patted him on the shoulder “Be back in a bit” She disappeared into the crowd

“Sorry, you’re stuck with me”

Symone snickered “It’s okay I’m pretty sure Chase does as she pleases, so it’s not like you could stop or predict her next move”

“You already picked up on that, huh?” He smirked

She snorted and covered her mouth with her hands

The sudden fear in her eyes slayed him