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.

chuckled. "So,

you think?"

when I need them. Just keep them ready,"

worry. I've got you covered," Cole

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

a server-a young hottie-to pour

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

had left fancy imported liquor, so I went

would've been a one-way ticket

I slurred. "The man I love is Hayden.

was the guy

picking this spot wasn't random, but given his past schemes with Hernan and Bruno, I couldn't ignore the chance he was tied

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three times before he answered, but I didn't let him speak. "Hayden," I crooned, "I miss you. Where are you? Can you come get

me! Do you even know how

ended. Wayne didn't say a

He must be angry.

knew he wouldn't just ignore me. When I called