Page 143 of Dark Love

Plant steps out of the subway station.

Dyce… You failed to mention a tiny little detail.

He’s a cop.

A dirty cop just made my day exponentially worse. No wonder why Maddox had to stay hands-off.

Next time Dyce messages me, I’m going on vacation.

Are the other cops aware that Plant is dirty? I don’t often bother with cops, but Cormac Masters has been a straight shooter. What’s one more meeting? Today seems to be the day I spend time with everyone but the woman I want to.

Me: We need to talk.

Cormac: When?

Me: This evening.

Cormac: Tonight is kind of busy.

Patience isn’t my thing. Especially when women are being trafficked.

Me: I can come to you. Just need 15 min.

There’s a long pause.

Cormac: The park on fifth at 11.

And there goes dinner with Dahlia.

With And Without Cookies

Vex

So close. I’m so close to Dahlia’s house I can see it. But instead of spending the evening with her, I’m going to see Max… well, his mother, but still irksome.

Next time Dyce messages me, I’m going to ignore her.

“Aren’t you cheerful today.” Max opens the door.

“Max.” Don’t punch the smirk off his face. You’re here asking for a favor.

“Mom is in the backyard.”

“Dad.” Hope runs down the stairs.

“We have company.” Max’s body gets tight.

“Hi.” Hope waves.

It’s been years since I last saw her. She’s no longer a baby.

“Go to your room, Hope.”

“But Dad—” Her eyes go wide.

“Goto your room now and don’t come down until our guest leaves.”

“But Dad—”

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