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Mason had to work to keep a growl from erupting from his throat.

She gave him a startled look anyway.Maybe some of the sound got out after all.

She looked down at the shirt underneath her.It was stained with watery blood.“I’m going to need another top.”

Mason held out the shirt he’d taken from her dresser.“Here.This one is clean.”

“Oh, thanks.”She pulled the t-shirt on and yawned.“What were we...oh, yeah, food.”She looked at the room and frowned.“I’ve got some instant noodles, so I’m covered.You guys go on without me.I’m kind of tired.”

“Oh, no,” Magnus said, putting a hand under her arm and coaxing her toward the door.“You’re coming with us to eat a real meal.”

“But—”

“Empty calories aren’t enough,” Mason said.“You need protein and vegetables.”

Her shoulders slumped.“I’m really tired, guys.”

Magnus urged her forward with one hand.“Eat, it won’t take long.”

“And we’ll have our conversation,” Mason added as he opened the door for her.“Before making sure you get all the rest you need.”

Chapter Nine

Darlene

Darlene was walkingacross the lobby before she knew it.People turned to look in their direction, most moving away from Mason and Magnus.The two men were tall, broad, and muscular, so just being conscious made them look like a threat.But there were a couple of well-dressed ladies who looked at them and didn’t back away.

She didn’t blame them.Mason and Magnus looked yummy in their dark suits, shiny cufflinks, and ear buds.She was the one who didn’t belong.Old, worn jeans and an equally old t-shirt did not fit the dress code for the most exclusive hotel in the city.

One of the fancy ladies happened to glance at her in between eye-fucking the twins.The disgusted look on her face almost made Darlene laugh.She did grin at the woman.Yup,little old me is with both of them.

They almost got through the lobby and into the restaurant before someone called out to Mason and Magnus.The night manager must have just come on shift, and he was waving at the twins with a tense expression on his face.

“I’ll see what he wants,” Magnus said to Mason.“Go ahead and order without me.”

“Let us know if you’re going to be a while,” Mason said, shifting closer to her and urging her forward again.