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She didn’t take it Instead, she studied hiht was beautiful”

Beautiful

He had other words coood way

“I am happy with just that, Callum,” she said “Don’t feel pressured I know you have been through a lot I’ll be all right no matter what happens Evie will be, too, because she has me”

The truth of what she said penetrated deep into him Hazel would never push hi less She cared about hiive that to her, as well All of him But he still felt so broken So injured A woman like her deserved the whole man

He slid his hand behind her head, gently, then stepped close Kissing her, he hoped she understood the unspokenand charitable she was

When he drew back she put her forefinger over his lips as though sealing the kiss “Let’s go catch that bad guy”

“Hazel”

“Shh” She lowered her hand “None of that now Let’s go”

He took a moment to enjoy how beautiful she was and how sexy in that biker-wouise “I must be a fool”

She put her pointer finger on his upper chest and ran it down to the waist of his pants Then her striking eyes looked up at him “You could never be a fool, Calluo of past pain I only hope I’m still in your life when you do”

She looked into his eyes, angling her head and assessing hi into his eyes, she turned and headed for the suite’s entrance

Rather than take a hired car, Callum called a cab That would be less conspicuous On the way, Callum phoned Kerry to let her know about their visit She wasn’t happy with their planning so like that on their own and on such short notice, but she said she’d asse lot She’d also send a plainclothes cop inside in case anything rong

A short drive later, they reached the bar Callum made sure no one saw them as they left the cab

He guided Hazel into Joe’s After being seated they settled in to have an evening together, covertly surveying everyone there