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"Don't do it !"

He stared at me strangely as he slowly lets go of his grip on me.

It would seem as if I was worried about Hayden, but in truth the anxiety weighing in my heart was mainly directed at Shawn .

Somehow Hayden just seemed so untouchable...Absolutely different from when he had been in his teens.

I knew Shawn was a good cop, but going against Hayden?I couldn't help but be worried.

"What's wrong with you Gracie?He isn't a good person!He hurts people.I don't know how you suddenly changed your mind about him.I already have a few leads against him and don't intend to back down now I'm already so clos...."

The rest of his words drowned out as I caught sight of Hayden .He appeared to be searching for me.I couldn't control the way my heart beat sped up.

"You have to go....please " I spoke in haste.

My words were sharp enough to hurt him, I sucked in a sharp breath trying to get my nerves back in control.

He's the good friend who cared for me for six years, he even came this far in other to save me from the bad guy he thought was holding me captive.I understood he must be hurt by the way I was reacting but I only wanted to protect him.Although Hayden wouldn't hurt me but I couldn't say the same about anyone else, especially someone he considers his enemy.

"There's something I found out, it's not safe, even at this moment....

"He wouldn't hurt me Shawn, believe it or not I'm staying with him willingly and we are really happy together " I replied after taking a quick glance behind me, I took it he still was talking about Hayden.

"No, this isn't about him!"

If I wasn't mistaken he suddenly looked uneasy, judging by the quick glance he casts around at our surroundings.

His nervousness spiked up my insides with tension.If it wasn't about Hayden then what was he talking about.

"What do you mean?"

"it's about your sister..I can't tell you over here..I'll find a chance to meet you later today and explain everything " He disappeared before I could utter a word.

I stared after him more confused than ever.

Sister?

Was he talking about Ashley?

I didn't even get a chance to tell him that meeting me today wasn't possible .

"Who was that?"

I nearly jumped out of my skin when his voice sounded behind me.

I turned around and schooled my expression to what I hoped was neutral , his question sounded innocent , his gaze seemed casual so I would bet that he didn't see the both of us together.

"Just an old friend " I replied holding my breath.I decided to go with a half truth just in case he'd really seen him.

His gaze left mine as he stared at the direction in which Shawn had just left.He nodded and didn't pursue it further.The relief that over took me was exhilarating.

"Shall we go back now?"

I nodded eagerly as he put his hand on the small of my back.

"I want an ice cream!" Hazel interrupted and his attention drifted towards her.

"Then let's go get one princess..and you too"