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That’s good, and I relax for a minute. But after another mini bottle of whiskey, I pick up my phone and stare at my message to her. I want her to know I’m not letting her go this time.

Me:I’m here if you need me.

Cassie:Why do you think I need you for something?

I smile down at my phone. She answered quickly this time.

Me:You tell me. I saw him when you opened the door. I just want to make sure you’re safe.

Cassie:I am. Don’t worry about me. I’m not your concern.

Me:But you are.

Cassie:I’m really not.

Me:Cassandra.

Cassie:Nico, why are you texting me right now? How did you even get my number? I never gave it to you.

Me:I have my ways.

Cassie:You could’ve just asked me.

Me:Would you have given it to me?

Cassie:No.

Me:Then I did the right thing.

Cassie:Why are you choosing to use it now?

Me:How do you know I haven’t almost used it every day since I watched you drive off after that weekend?

She doesn’t answer me right away this time. I stunned her with that one, I guess.

I wait three minutes, and she still doesn’t reply.

Not this time,piccante.

I press the call button.

“Hello?” her soft voice filters through the phone after ringing three times, and my dick is instantly hard.

“Hi, Cassandra."

~ Chapter 5 ~

Cassie

How do you know I haven’t almost used it every day since that weekend?

Is he serious? How can he just drop that on me so casually?

My brain tries to come up with some kind of intelligent response, but I’ve got nothing. I’m blank.

A few minutes pass, and I’m still stuck staring at my phone when it starts to buzz.

He’s calling me.

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