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.

you got hurt on purpose.

Cole think I wasn't the

"Mm,"

Cole might be bros in crime, but they weren't exactly

(the identity Hayden using now), really?" I asked. This wasn't the first time his name had popped up, but I

froze. Oh, I knew. I just wasn't ready for that answer. Hayden, playing pretend as a pimp? Wild. But, no wonder he cracked Demi's

some male escort," muttered, still trying to process. "I didn't realize he

"He's not the top guy. There's someone above him-a real kingpin. This guy's reach

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

to be beautiful, but

a cold shiver hit me. Not because of him-but his

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loved, had a doppelgänger out there destroying lives, especially women's. The thought alone made my stomach

the shift in my expression instantly.

head, barely.

scared?" he asked, proving yet again he could read

shock, horror, helplessness,