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“Nighttime brings back memories. My mind races and keeps me awake. So, I keep busy until dawn.”
“What keeps you busy?”
“Paperwork, research into new products and environmental advances in the beauty industry, tinkering with ideas for the salon.” All of this is true, but I leave out the biggest part.
“You slept last night.”
“As you pointed out, I was drunk.”
“You were happy.”
I nod with confirmation. “I was happy.”
“Our house is highly secure, with a system installed by Finn and Robbie. It’s monitored by Hayes security. The neighbors keep to themselves but are good people.”
“Plus, it’s filled with excellent memories,” Cruz adds softly.
He’s right. Last night was one of the best nights I remember in a very long time. “I’ll do it.”
Cruz plants a kiss on my forehead and drops his arm from my shoulders.
“Heads up, here comes the best part of our walk.”
Pepper wiggles wildly, pulling forward, whining with delight. A few yards ahead is a firehouse where two men are standing out front. They squat, clapping encouragingly. Pepper goes nuts.
“Let her go. They’ll get her,” Alex instructs.
This is obviously not the first time they’ve met. I release the leash and she runs toward the two men.
“You walk your dog to the fire station. Isn’t that a little cliché?”
“Wait until you see the firemen; then we’ll talk about cliché.” Alex’s tone is loaded with amusement. “My guess is the dog won’t be the only girl getting attention.”
“I’m a mess.” My hair is piled on top of my head, my face is free of make-up, and my shorts from yesterday are barely visible under the oversized t-shirt they lent me.
“You’re gorgeous, Rowan. It’s time you understand it.”
“Now, go save those men from Pepper licking them to death.” Cruz pops my butt, pushing me forward.
I make a mental note that these two are sneaky.
4
FORD
“Anyone want to spot me?” Tera’s face hovers above me.
I place the bar in the cradle and sit up, wiping my face longer than necessary to tame my temper. “Thought you were here for cardio.”
“That’s so boring. Looks like all the action is over here.”
“I’m out.” Ace flicks his wrist, his dark eyes locking with mine before he turns.
“Me too.” Major shoots me a similar glare and follows Ace to the locker room.
“Wow, is it something I said?” Tera mopes.
“Where are your clothes?” I grumble, stepping next to Talon, who’s solid as a rock.
