Page 117 of Knot What I Expected

“I said don't.”

Justin actually grins.

Asshole.

I open the truck door.

“I got something to check on.”

“Uh-huh.”

“Fuck you.”

“Havoc.”

I stop.

His voice has changed. I glance back. Justin isn't smiling anymore.

“Be careful.”

I look at him like he's lost his fucking mind.

“With what?”

He studies me for a long second.

“Her.”

That lands somewhere I don't like.

Because I know exactly what he means.

Not be careful because Gabriella might hurt me. Be careful because she could matter.

Because maybe she already does.

I tighten my hand around the keys.

“I would never hurt her.”

“I know.”

Something inside my chest pulls tight.

I turn away before the Dragon can see too much.

Monster is pacing now.

Restless.

Impatient.

Gabby.

“Yeah.”

I start the truck. My shoulder screams when I reach for the wheel.