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“I don’t want to lie to you.” Hoping it’ll give me some points, I bat my lashes, but Daphne’s shock morphs into a glare so fierce I feel it in my dick.

Don’t judge me, I like when my girl’s a little mean. To others, mostly, but to me too. When she smells my arousal, the glare gets harder.

Shiiiiit. We’resoscrewed.

Her phone rings and I’ve never been gladder for society’s continued reliance on technology. Daph glances at it, growling through her teeth as she points this vicious little finger at me. “It’s a supplier I’ve been trying to get ahold of for days. I have to take this, but we’re not done talking.”

“Okay.” I’ve never heard my voice so squeaky before, but I keep thinking she’s gonna rip me a new asshole for this if Connor doesn’t do it first.

Daph walks inside her house, the quiet slide of the glass door to the patio scratching at my ears. I want to go in, but even I know that would be counterproductive. My omega is throwing up a clear,fuck right offvibe and this time it includes me.

I’ll finish what I’m doing and make it up to her later. But first, I’ll get the reaming out of the way.

Me

Daphne’s got witchy powers. One sniff of her neck and I spilled about the duplex.

Connor

You’re shitting me. We just bought the damn thing!

Me

I COULDN’T HELP IT!

Dez

Should’ve known he’d fold first. Nate can’t keep a secret to save his life.

Me

That’s unfair, and also very true. Thanks for knowing my heart, D.

I can feel Connor’s blood pressure rising from here.

Connor

I don’t have time for this when I’m still dealing with Moore’s meltdown. Thanks for bailing, by the way.

Me

We both know I made the right choice.

My instincts have been better since Daphne agreed to court, but I’m not ready to test them against Moore’s shitty personality. I’m too cute for jail and who would take care of my omega?

Connor

Whatever. We’ll handle Daph together when Dez and I get home.

Me

I don’t like you saying it like that. It feels disrespectful.

Connor’s only response is a picture of his middle finger.

Me

Rude.