Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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I took one step forward, then froze. Demi's words replayed in my head: someone had a secret. Could it be him, the guy I just spotted?

If so, was he wrapped up in the Drago family's shady business too?

The thought of the Johnstons and Dragos teaming up to take out my parents made my blood boil. I was so caught up, I didn't notice someone behind me until Cole's voice broke through. "Lost on the way to the restroom?" he teased.

Snapping out of it, I played it cool. "Nah, just got my period. Need supplies."

His smirk was straight-up smug. "What a coincidence. I'll have someone grab them for you."

And he actually did. A staffer brought me some pads, leaving me no choice but to take a quick restroom break and roll with it.

By the time I got back, Cole's so-called "models" had already lined up. All six feet tall, ripped, and ridiculously good-looking, like they'd been plucked straight out of some glossy magazine ad. They greeted me, perfectly synchronized.

"These guys are pros," Cole bragged. "Guaranteed to impress."

I nodded. "Not bad. DracoLux really knows how to pick 'em."

My comment was suggestive-I wanted to see his reaction.

"So,

you think?"

them. Just keep them ready," I said, keeping my tone

worry. I've got you covered,"

dig deeper, I said, "You can go now. I want to drink alone for a bit." Cole didn't

left a server-a young hottie-to pour

I'd already downed something Mr. Seth gave me earlier, a remedy to keep me from getting drunk no matter how

liquor, so I went

been a one-way

to be tipsy, I leaned into the server, only to shove him away a second later. "Don't touch me," I slurred. "The man I love is Hayden. I'm calling him to come get me... I grabbed my phone and dialed. But it wasn't Hayden I called-it

was the

Hernan and Bruno, I couldn't ignore the chance he was

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him speak. "Hayden," I crooned, "I miss you. Where are you? Can you come

Do you even

call ended. Wayne didn't

He must be angry.

wouldn't just ignore me. When I