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“You talked…and watched a movie,” he repeats, looking astonished.

“That’s what I said.” I sit next to him on the bed and he gawks at me like I just sprouted a second head. “I’m serious.”

“Okay, what did you talk about?”

“I want her, E.”

“That I already know.”

“Well, obviously not yet, but we’re gonna work on it.”

“Wait, is the mighty Reaper getting himself a girlfriend?” He chuckles.

“I wouldn’t go that far. But Iamgoing to put some time into it. She’s justdifferent. I need to find out why.”

“I already know why. I’ll tell Joe to get the ink ready.”

“I should punch you in the throat for that.”

“I’ll remember that when you’re getting her name tatted on your back.”

“Shut up.”

He laughs again, and I swear I’m about to lay him out when I remember that I need his help.

“I need a favor.”

“What? Help with tattoo designs?”

“E, I swear to God –”

“Okay, okay. What?”

“I need her on the pill, or whatever you recommend.”

He raises his brows and loses the smile.

“Planning on going bareback?”

“Of course not. I just need to cover all my bases.”

“Wanna bring her to St. John’s?”

“No. We have to be discreet. I’m supposed to see her later. You can come by, do your thing.”

“You got it, brother.”

“Thanks, man. Let’s go.”

CHAPTER 13

***Raven***

I’m sitting here staring at my phone, unsure what to do. I received a text about twenty minutes ago but I haven’t read it. I know it’s from him, most likely details for tonight. How quickly things can change. Just last night I was making plans and promising him my virginity; hell, I practically offered it to him on a silver platter. If he wasn’t the man he is, I wouldn’t still be a virgin today. I take a deep breath and read the message.

G: I’ll send someone to pick you up at 7.

I start tapping out an excuse not to go. I’m sick…I got my period…what do I say? No. That’s the coward’s way out. I need to deal with this as soon as possible, and in person. He deserves that.