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“I hold grudges.”
“I know.”
“You’re not leaving my bed tonight.”
“That depends.” She licks her lips.
My eyes follow the hot movement.
I imagine parting that sweet mouth.
With my tongue.
With my—
“No repercussions,” Shanel says.
“On?”
“Linda.”
“No.”
“You said she’s your most trusted ally.”
“Which is why her betrayal requires a heavier hand.”
“You’re going to send away the woman who helped raise you?”
I arch an eyebrow. “She hid you from me.”
“For my sake.”
“Not an excuse.” I climb in beside her. “You were this close to me, but it felt like you were a million miles away. Just thinking about it is enough to make my blood boil.”
“It’s my fault.”
“Hence why you’re in my bed and won’t be leaving it.”
“But Linda—”
“Anyone who stands in the way of me and you will be taught a lesson.”
“You sound like a dictator.”
I caress her cheek. “You have no idea who I am, do you?”
“A king?” she teases.
“I am.”
“Don’t punish Linda.”
“Listening to you will make me soft.”
“Not listening will leave you unsatisfied.” She presses two fingers into my chest, her lips quirking up. “Is that what you want, Hawk?”
The little minx.
