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Or maybe it’s sheer sexual curiosity.

“Because he knew what I did the week before.”

“What did you do?” he teases.

“How I lost my virginity. He knew,” I tell Dawson. The line goes quiet, and I hear the tapping of a keyboard before he speaks again, “Don’t associate yourself with him again,” he declares, then hangs up.

I stand there, shocked that he just hung up on me.And what was that supposed to mean, Dawson telling me not to associate with Kit?

“I’m going to get both.” Daphne comes out with a smile. “I mean, if he’s great on the first date, I plan to get some action on the second at least.” She winks, then looks at the phone still clutched in my hand. She takes it, says a few hellos, and then looks at me, confused.

You and me both, girl.

You and me both.

“Who was that?”

“Dawson,” I tell her.

She laughs as she walks to the register. “Speak, and the devil shall appear.”

If only she knew what the conversation was about.

“Is Dawson a dangerous man?” I ask.

This grabs her attention. “I mean…” She thinks about it briefly before continuing, “Not to those he cares about, which is very few. But yes, he is. He’s even involved with the mafia and stuff.” She whispers the last part. I want to roll my eyes. If only she knew that ‘said mafia’ is also my sister’s husband and my father, mafia men surround me.

She pays for her clothes, and we leave. Fuck, I hope Dawson doesn’t kill Kit because that’s the only conclusion someone like Crue or my father would come to, being the dangerous men they are.

“Are you still free? Do you want to come back to my place to help me with my hair? Your hair is perfect, Iwant mine the same.” She touches my curls, which I added the night before.

“I actually have to get back home,” I reply quickly. I have to try to get ahold of Dawson. But I know there is never any way to tell a powerful man that killing isn’t okay.

She holds out her hand. “Give me your phone.” I hand her my phone, and she types in something, then her phone starts ringing. “Okay, I’ll let you know how my date goes. Thanks again for your help.” She leans in and kisses me on the lips.

On. The. Lips!

I’m startled at first.

What is she doing?

But she simply smiles before she turns and saunters off.

Did she just kiss me?

CHAPTER 29

Dawson

Ihold my gun to Kit’s head.

He pisses himself.

“Who told you about the auctions?” I demand.

Not only do I want him dead for touching Honey, but this breach could jeopardize everything I’ve built. Someone like this asshole could never afford our services, let alone have the social standing to hear about the auctions. Which means there’s a leak.

His eyes are closed as he stammers. One of Crue’s men stands behind me. I don’t require security, but he’s here if I need cleanup. I don’t kill lightly—it doesn’t come as easily to me as it does to the likes of Crue. But I’ve done in the past what has been necessary.

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