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“Don’t thank me yet,” Alexander said, a teasing edge softening the seriousness in his voice. “Like you said, you’re going to owe me for this one.”

“Whatever you want,” I replied, my voice steadier. “It’s worth it to keep my father safe.”

“We’ll see if you still feel that way when I decide what I want,” Alexander said, his tone playfully mischievous.” I’ll have to take my time to think about it.”

“You tease too much,” I said, feeling a little embarrassed as my mind wandered to what Alexander might ask from me as payment.

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“Is that a bad thing?” he asked, a playful lilt in his voice. “You don’t seem to mind too much when I tease you.”

I sighed, trying to keep my composure. “I usually don’t,” I admitted, “but there’s a time and place when it’s appropriate, don’t you think?”

a serious conversation,” he said, though his tone held

we talking?” I asked, my curiosity piqued.

Thursday night,” he replied smoothly.

by then. It feels like I owe you so much already,

like you’re in someone’s debt, Alexander said, his voice thoughtful. “I suppose it would be cruel

you?” “To you?” Alexander replied, sounding amused. “Never. We’ll talk soon. And make sure your father sets

will,” I promised. “Thank you, Alexander. I’m really grateful for

resolute. “We can’t let

ceiling. It was sure to be an awkward conversation with my father, but I had

original timeline, watching his illness slowly progress while David comforted me in my grief. The thought now made my stomach churn,

against David had to be fulfilled. I would make sure he was exposed for the manipulative bastard he was and that he never gained the power he craved.

task than I had ever imagined. When my second chance began, I had

Somehow, he had the ability to make the impossible happen, and his resourcefulness was almost miraculous.

him was growing stronger. There were so many questions I wanted to ask, but I knew that prying into Alexander’s life would violate the delicate balance of our

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of our earlier conversation, I genuinely hoped

had only been able to help

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