Page 183 of Dark Love

Those two words make my heart flutter.

Even if they aren’t, I love you.

Me: You’re mine.

It’s only fair if he claims me that I claim him.

Vex: I can protect myself. This isn’t up for discussion.

That’s where he’s correct. It isn’t up for discussion. Vex doesn’t get to tell me where I work.

Me: Does that mean you aren’t coming to dinner tonight?

Vex: Of course I am.

That’s something at least.

Me: I’ll meet you at the restaurant.

Vex: I’ll pick you up at work and drive you to the restaurant.

Me: Everyone usually walks together to the restaurant.

Vex: Then I’ll walk with you guys to the restaurant.

Having my boyfriend and his eight dozen bodyguards walk me wouldn’t be in the least bit embarrassing.

Me: Um…

Vex: What’s wrong Dahl?

Me: I want everyone to meet you.

Vex: Isn’t that what we’re doing?

Me: You… just you.

Vex: Is this about your bodyguards?

Mine?!?

Me: I don’t have bodyguards. You do.

Vex: Your safety is first priority for me.

Me: It feels like we’re going round and round in circles.

Vex: What do you want?

Me: To walk to dinner like a normal person with my boyfriend and workmates.

Vex: Done.

Why does that feel like he answered way too fast?

Me: What’s the catch?

Vex: No catch.

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