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When everyone was seated around the conference table, I passed a folder to each person. “Got an ID,” I announced. I waited while they scanned the information and predictably, I heard several curses.

“How is this motherfucker still roaming free?” Kevlar barked.

King leaned back in his chair and shoved the file away. “He won’t be for long.”

There were several murmured agreements, and satisfaction roared through me. I’d been confident that my brothers would be on my side about this pathetic asshole, but I’d needed to hear the confirmation.

My cell vibrated in my pocket, and I checked my watch to see that Thea had texted me.

Thea

Good morning! I’m headed downstairs. Should I still meet you in your office?

Me

Good morning, baby. Sorry, but I ended up in a meeting. If you want to wait in my office, I should be less than an hour.

Thea

Sure! I’ll get some writing done. I have all kinds of new inspirations…

I laughed and waved off everyone’s curious looks.

Me

Happy to be of service anytime.

She sent back a laughing emoji, then one blowing a kiss.

So fucking cute.

Her mention of the night before reminded me that I’d been fucking her bare, and while it was unlikely, she could already be knocked up. I’d noticed that she could go down a rabbit hole like I did when I was working and often forgot to eat.

Me

Stop in the kitchen and eat some breakfast.

Thea

Well, aren’t you bossy this morning?

I grinned as I typed my response.

Me

You like it when I’m bossy, growly, and possessive.

Three dots jumped on the screen, then disappeared, and showed up again before a text came through.

Thea

I’m trying to come up with an argument. Hold please.

This time, I couldn't contain my huge burst of laughter. Even in the shitty situation we were in, she brought light into my life.

Me

Doesn’t matter. I’ll prove it to you later.

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