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“Oh my God, bro, you whipped?”

“Shut the fuck up. Like you’re not.”

“Fair. But did you leave anything at your place?” Ego asks.

“Not much.”

Kai nearly falls out of his chair laughing.

“It’s a wonder Amanda hasn't run yet.”

“She won't be running from me. Not ever.”

The words leave my mouth without thought.

Without hesitation.

Because she won't.

She's mine.

And I'm hers.

Even if she's scared.

Even if she needs time.

Even if she won't let me make promises yet.

Noel points at me.

“See?”

“See what?”

“That right there.”

“What?”

“You got the look.”

Kai nods.

“Definitely got the look.”

Jack grunts.

“Poor woman.”

“Fuck all of you.”

The room laughs.

And honestly?

It feels good.

It feels right.