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Dex must’ve noticed my wistful expression

He chuckled “Don’t tell ht, princess”

“Nope Today’s all about her” I flashed an evil grin “I picked out a ring and put a deposit on it yesterday, though”

“That’s what you did the day you got released from jail?” Even in his hushed voice, his amused disbelief was easy to detect

“Daht” A slower smile tilted my lips up “Don’t worry We celebrated in other ways, too”

He scowled “Don’t make me toss you in that fountain, kid”

“I’ to have it paid off by the end of the summer”

He nodded but sadness see atht banter, I asked, “Do I need to get your per, first?”

One corner of his mouth lifted but the sorrow etched into his face didn’t disappear colanced the way Juliet had gone “Besides, she’s fully capable ofher own decisions”

“Yes, she is”

Juliet reappeared, hurrying to our table “Did you see the couple outside getting engaged?” she gushed as she dropped into her chair “They’re so sweet” She clasped her hands under her chin, her lips tilting into a dreamy smile

Dex caught my eye and smirked

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Chapter Sixty-Three

Roman

Beads of sweat crawled down ust and I ale was slarades before so rally up north at the end of the month I didn’t care about the details, I just wanted to keep those sweet dollar bills stacking up

Rock worked me hard but treated me fairly He paid damn well, too

“Jesus,” Bricks groaned as he squatted on the ce to his weekend ride now?” He patted the pristine leather seat of the custoe Street Glide

“Cold air intake”

He nodded “Should bring an extra five per cent bump in power or so”

“That’s what Rock said” I tapped the gas tank “Adding an External Breather System too”

“As you should” He patted rasshopper”

I seable one”

“Gettin’ to be a cocky lil’ shit now too, huh?” He let out a hearty belly laugh “I like it”