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od by the curb waiting for our cab. "He acts so tough, but everyone knows he only keeps his roster spot

ready wired them fifty thousand yesterday. By the end of this year, I'll have enough to pay back ev

lack full-size SUVs glided to a

y shit, Grace. Look at that! A custom bulletproof Maybach.

iver quickly stepped out

cold, sharp angles of his jaw. His dark ice-blue eyes were like a frozen lake, betraying z

was

kipped a v

ting respectful postures as they escorted him toward the

g. "Grace... that guy next to him is Axel Sterling. Which means... the

ad, his piercing gaze cutting through the night, locking eyes with me across th

I was cer

pulled the heavy silver

ht now," I said, my voice firm. "I'm end

I could even pull out the cufflink, a cold-faced assistant in a c

e assistant sa

. "Please return this to your

is face. "My boss asked me to pass on a message. He says you two already know each

mind raced, but I couldn't recall a single memory of e

pressure of being targeted by a top predator mad

ng from these bodyguards, I grabbed

place to rent. If I wanted to pay off my debt quickly, I had to cut my living expenses. And I h

ik

he city, Krystle was unpacking

oom. I took one look at the breakfast on the

ha, pushing the plate away. "I'm a pro athlete, Martha. I eat my e

the plate away. "I'm sorry, Mr.

ordered, rubbing my temples. I glanced up toward the

ything. Her face twisted with vicious jealousy. W

antly. "Is Miss Gracelyn.

t my attention. I don't have time to play these games with her." I took a sip of black coffee, narrowin