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His expression cleared to a subdued s hello The energy around hiled with a deep fear of losing him She wished she could reassure hi what had just transpired between the two, she had to focus on the reason they were all there in the first place

“I’ forward to your victory speech later” As she said the words, she couldn’t help a glance toward the door Loyal had left through

“Do you know soovernor asked

“No, no I’ optimistic”

“Well then, let’s hope we get enough votes that you get to hear the speech”

Roxanna se a long glance, she took her cue “I’ll leave you two be Again, thank you so ht”

When she exited the roo near the doors had soave Honor a slass of wine While she waited, she couldn’t help but think of Loyal outside

Upset Alone

When the bartender set her Riesling in front of her, she ordered a double Black Maple Hill whiskey, then took both glasses out the back where Loyal had disappeared Of course, she knew full well seeking him out was not the way to build up immunity to the

He’d slept on the couch to ht she’d been drunk The least she could do now as return the favor

She’d siive him the drink, and leave

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Loyal wished he ser Better yet, he was going to start keeping a bottle in his truck A couple of shots of whiskey would be welcoainst the brick ould be even better

The sound of the door had hiht of Roxanna in a blue hippie dress and her co it back to life at breakneck speed Her crealorious hair loose, and though the overhead light cast her face in shadow, he could feel her gaze trained directly on him

“Hey,” she greeted casually Then she lifted her hand, and the light above the door revealed a glass three-quarters full of aht need this”