Chapter 109

Daniel won’t let go of my hand once we’re back in the house.

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“Daniel,” I say, exasperated, trying to yank my hand free while he pulls me down the hall. “Let go – are you seriously going to tattle

on me?”

He just shoots me a look over his shoulder, saying nothing as we arrive at the doors to his dad’s office. He knocks loud, twice. I sigh, shaking my head at him while we wait.

Honestly, it’s not that I think Daniel is being ridiculous – if I had found him flirting with someone who had tried to kill us only a little bit ago, I would be equally pissed. I just don’t really want to have

this conversation with Kent.

The door pulls open, Kent on the other side. He takes one look at us before stepping back and allowing us to enter. Daniel doesn’t drop my hand, but not because he’s trying to give me any love and support in the face of his father’s judgment. I’m his prisoner

and he’s not letting me go.

Daniel pulls me over to stand in front of Kent’s desk as Kent walks

other side. None of us

his arms

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my name like

chat with her new buddy Ivan tonight.

it looked like it was

surprising me. “So what?” he asks his son, shrugging a little. “Is this some kind

you want me to do

about it?”

open at this. “Wha-” he sputters. “No, dad,

obviously not the issue

the urge to roll my eyes, it’s not the issue because you’re not

actually into me.

gestures to me then, his eyes still on his father. “Did

said? She was talking to Ivan. Your

can see him consider the situation, processing the

Kent says finally, his face impassive. “What did he say?”

between us, agape. “Wait – are you serious?” He shouts at his father, “You’re

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