Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Hayden bopped me on the nose-twice. "Can't you just, I don't know, play dumb for once?

I gave him a hard no, shaking my head. "Don't dodge. Spill the truth."

Before I could shake my head off my shoulders, he cupped my face, steadying me. "Stop. You'll make yourself dizzy."

"Then stop stalling and give me the real reason," I shot back, locking eyes with him.

Here's the thing about Hayden: when he lies, his eyes go flat, like a bad lightbulb. Back when he told me he didn't love me? Yeah, totally missed it then. But now? Not a chance. "You've figured out who was behind the car crash, haven't you?" he asked, casually brushing my lashes.

So, he did know.

"Your lashes are so long. Just like when you were a kid," he added, clearly trying to derail

1. me.

pushed forward. "So basically, you got hurt on purpose. It was all for Cole,

admitted. "I couldn't let Cole

"Mm,"

and Cole might be bros in crime, but they weren't exactly besties. Wayne

identity Hayden using now), really?" I asked. This wasn't the first time his name had popped up, but I hadn't pushed before. Now, I couldn't ignore

ready for that answer. Hayden, playing pretend as a pimp? Wild. But, no wonder he

thought Xander was just some male escort," muttered, still trying to process.

There's someone above him-a real kingpin. This guy's

multi-national crime ring? Seriously? It was mind-blowing and flat-out

to be beautiful, but nope-parasites like this never quit ruining

and a cold shiver hit me. Not because

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admired and loved, had a doppelgänger out there destroying lives, especially women's.

shift in my expression instantly.

shook my head,

asked, proving yet again he could read me

was shock, horror, helplessness, all wrapped