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“And throwing men to the floor.”

“Drop kicking them,” he said.

“Huh?”

“I’ll explain later,” he said, kissing her on the forehead.

EPILOGUE

Four Months Later

“Why arewe on this empty piece of land?” Regan asked him four months later.

It was Friday night and Zander was meeting Royce and Richard here soon.

“I was thinking that maybe we are outgrowing your townhouse. We know my place is too small and I don’t even stay there much anymore.”

In the past four months life was falling into place for them both.

No charges were pressed on Colin. Regan discharged him as a client and there were no hard feelings, but a restraining order was placed.

Zander thought for sure she’d balk, but she hadn’t.

His business was growing and thriving more than he ever thought it would.

His father was working full time and loving every minute of it.

Most of his businesses were Fierce recommended or in the Fierce buildings, and to him, it was a great start for the security sector he’d added on.

Looking back, he had his buddy Royce to thank.

Or maybe it was Betsy because she’d threatened to leave if he didn’t get a better office space.

But it started with Royce and he was going to have it end here with Royce too. Or more like start the next chapter.

Kind of a full circle moment that his best friend wouldn’t even know about.

“You like my space better,” she said. “I know.”

“But I was thinking maybe it’s time to expand. Both of our businesses are, shouldn’t our personal space too?”

“You want to build a house?” she asked.

“Only if you do it with me,” he said. “We make a great team, don’t you think?”

“We make the best team ever,” she said. “So, to be clear, you’re asking me if I want to move here and build a house with you?”

“If this piece of land doesn’t suit, we can look at others. Royce and Richard will be here soon. They recommended this lot, but there are more. It’s a short distance from our offices. Not too close to the neighbors but maybe a great place to raise a family. If you want one.”

“You know I’d like at least one child. We talked about that.”

“We have,” he said. “I’m not big on five-year plans. It’s not even been a year we’ve been dating.”

“So this is a less-than-a-year plan?” she asked, smiling.

“Something like that,” he said. “But I do know that it’s a big commitment to build a house with someone. I’d even let you pick out most of the finishings and designs.”

“Gee,” she said, bumping into his arm with her elbow. “Thanks for that.”

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