Page 368 of Dark Love

Trouble! “How many times do I have to tell you people I’m not trouble!”

Both men turn to gawk at me.

“I am not trouble. Things just sort of happen to me.”

“Dahlia.”

There’s a warning tone in Vex’s voice, but I’m too irritated to notice it. “Whatever Vex told you, it isn’t true. I’m not trouble and I can go anywhere I like.”

A slow smile spreads across Taylor’s face.

What does that even mean? Men are irritating. They probably have a little club that meets once a week, where they all confer to talk about women.

“That’s good to know, ma’am.”

I’m not a ma’am. You only call old women, ma’am, and I’m certainly not old.

“It’s not what you think it is.” Vex bites out.

“Doesn’t matter what I think. The old man is going to have a lot to say.”

Old man?!?

“Only if you tell him.”

Taylor smiles. “I’ve never told the old man anything that he doesn’t already know.” Taylor turns to face the windows and nods at a man standing near the still-cuddling couple before turning back to us. “Don’t be surprised if you get a visit soon.”

“Noted.”

Taylor leaves as fast as he arrived.

“What was that about?”

“Nothing.”

Yeah right. “Who’s the old man?”

“Taylor’s father.”

Oh. OH. These two know each other well.

How?

Why would a crime lord know a security guard for a billionaire?

More importantly, why does Vex know the guy’s father?

They didn’t seem like friends.

Would Vex explain his relationship to me if I asked? I shift my gaze back to find him eating his vegetables.

Do I want to understand the puzzle that is Vex?

Awake—ish

Dahlia

The barest hint of sunlight filters into my brain, pulling me out of a dreamless sleep. When did my mattress get so firm?

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