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“What are you, a dating service?”

A smile worked across his thin lips He studied me for a moment “You are so much more than that shifter could ever be No wonder he is prepared to go to such extremes to have you” He looked beyond lanced down the lane “Were you born in this hovel? Or are you being hidden here?”

“Hidden here? What are you talking about?”

He was back to studyingMonissa ant to meet you, I think Come with me”

“Why? Actually, it doesn’t matter The answer is no”

His de and a hint of power curling around him

“Finley, what is it?” Hannon pulled the door open a little wider so he could fit besideon the frah he’d recently put the it like he’d just woken up Which was not a great contrast to my fully awake vibe His other hand stayed behind us, his side pressed to mine “Who is this?”

“You are the older brother, correct?” the des We just want the girl No proble to Hannon’s size

Hannon’s brow furrowed “Here, co out on the stoop I’ll put on some tea”

The de this option I crossed my arms over my chest in a pose that screamed stubborn! He’d be more inclined to accept Hannon’s offer if he knew I didn’t want him to Bullies were predictable

“Finley, come on Let him in I’m sure there is a reasonable explanation for all of this,” Hannon urged

“Yes, Finley Be a good girl and do let me in”

Rage boiled withintone At his belief that he had power over ed forward and power lit me up, white-hot

The demon’s eyes widened Surprise rolled across his face, followed by a look of recognition, like he’d fit a few pieces into a puzzle and suddenly knehat picture he was looking at He reached for me

Hannon shoved ht The blade of an axe lodged into the derabbed the demon by the front of his fancy dress shirt and ripped hirabbed the de hands and wrenched the his wrists