Page 172 of Dark Love

Max nods.

“Tell me what you know,” Talon demands.

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Fifteen minutes. Dyce has been in Dahlia’s house for fifteen minutes, doubtlessly filling her head with all sorts of truths that I wanted to avoid.

The short walk from the Vincenti’s house to Dahlia’s feels endless.

What has she told Dahlia?

No one knows my whole story, but there’s enough out there for Dahlia to never see me the same again.

This is what helping people gets you… a heap of trouble. I shoot a message over to Maddox.

Me: I told you to keep an eye on her.

Maddox: Tail is in place. She’s in Vincenti Territory. She’s safe.

Me: I know. She is at my woman’s place.

Maddox: Told you she doesn’t listen.

Me: Now I’m going to have to take care of her.

Maddox: That’s my cousin.

Me: I gave you ample warning.

Maddox: Don’t cross the line.

There is no line when it comes to protecting Dahlia.

Me: Noted.

There will be repercussions. Hopefully, Dyce gets smart quickly.

Normally, I would play the game of knocking on the door and asking to come in, but who knows what Dyce has already said. I let myself in, which is far too easy since Dahlia didn’t put on the deadbolt. That’s another conversation we need to have.

Laughing voices echo over from the kitchen.

Dahlia wouldn’t be happy if Dyce dropped a bombshell on her. That’s a good sign at least.

Sugar and cinnamon hit me as I step farther in.

Can I convince her to buy some bread after I gobble all of that down?

My woman can cook.

Dahlia’s happy eyes light up as I walk in.

“Vex, you’re home.”

“I told you I’d be home in time for dinner.”

“I figured it would be a later dinner.”

So did I, but Dyce helped with the schedule.

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