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Unless it’s Ryker. Or Vault. Or Knox. Or Sophie.

Damnit.

Pulling it out, I blink at the notification, fully aware that I’ve likely lost my motherfucking mind and have started hallucinating because there’s no way I’m seeing what I’m seeing on my screen.

Daelyn: Hey. Sorry for leaving like that. I didn’t want to wake you and the entire day got away from me.

The air leaves my lungs in a ragged sigh. Straddling my bike, I text back and stare at her living room window, waiting for her reply.

Chapter 24

Daelyn

With the house to myself, Addie at the beach, and Kaleb out of town, I can finally breathe. I’ve spent most of the day catching up on work and took a late shower. I haven’t been able to get Dmitri out of my motherfucking head at all.

So, I finally texted him and lied to myself by saying that it was to get this shit for Kaleb over with. His response is almost immediate.

D:Want to play another game, Firefly?

This man and his games. I bite my lip to hide the smile he’s not even around to catch.

Daelyn:What do you have in mind?

D:Two truths and a lie.

This is the second truth game we’ve played. It works well in my favor, so I’m down.

Daelyn:Okay. I’m hungry. I’m horny. I’m naked.

Little bubbles pop up while he types, and I clutch my cell tightly, eager for his response.

D:You’re not naked.

Daelyn:Lucky guess. One point for you.

D:I’m hungry. I’m horny. I’m standing outside your house.

My heart lurches into my throat and I look out the sliding glass door. Disappointment smacks my heart when I see he’s not there.

I bought a new lock for the front door last night at the hardware store and will not be giving Kaleb a fucking key. I also put a wood beam on the sliding glass door because if Dmitri can get in that way, it’s only a matter of time before Kaleb tries,too. I figure if Dmitri wants to see me again, we can just meet somewhere. I’ll go to the Monarch or his house or whatever. There’s no need for him to sneak inside my home again.

In fact, I’d rather he didn’t, since Kaleb’s likely watching me somehow.

Daelyn:You’re not standing outside my house. Point for me.

Two seconds later, there’s a knock on my front door.

Heart in my throat, I creep over and peek out the peephole.

Oh my god.

Wrenching the door open, I yank Dmitri by his t-shirt and rip him inside, slamming the door shut and locking it. “What the hell are you doing here?”

“Figured I’d use the front door like a gentleman, instead of sneaking in like a stalker.”

A mixture of fear, anxiety, excitement, and joy swirls around my heart, making it lose a healthy rhythm.

Dmitri rushes towards me and kisses me hard. Our tongues swirl around each other. Rising on my toes, I cling to him tightly, and it’s like we’re suddenly making up for lost time.

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