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That he’d let his hold on his temper go was bad enough. But to do it when Miller was around was the worst thing he could have done.

“I didn’t realize Miller was going to walk into the room.”

Rogan tilted his head, then nodded. “Sofia is close by though.”

Close, but not close enough.

“What happened?” Rogan asked.

Colm clenched his jaw. It wasn’t his story to tell.

“Something happened to Sofia?” Rogan guessed.

Colm nodded.

“He wants some time with Oleg,” Miller told Rogan.

She caught on quick.

“Fuck,” Rogan said.

“Tell me he’s still alive.”

“Yes, but I’m only keeping him alive for Anisimov. In case he has any questions for him.”

“I have questions for him,” Colm said.

“The way you look right now, I’m thinking he isn’t going to fare well during those questions,” Rogan stated.

Colm stepped forward, barely holding in his rage. “You care about his welfare?”

“Of course I don’t care about his welfare. But I’m keeping him alive long enough to answer any questions that Anisimov might have for him. Oleg worked in his restaurant. Dated his cousin. Aleksandr is going to have questions. But after that...if you wait, then I’ll let you have some time alone with him. All right?”

Colm ground his teeth together. He didn’t want to be reasonable about this. He didn’t want to wait.

But he knew that was the best offer he was going to get. So he nodded. “Fine. But I want my chance with him. I need it.”

“I can see that you do. Miller, maybe you’d wait for Sofia to come out and help her get ready. We’ll be waiting downstairs.”

Colm shot a look at the bathroom door. He wanted to be the one to help her. He didn’t really want anyone else around her.

However, he also knew that she likely didn’t want his help.

You scared her.

He’d never fucking forgive himself for that.

You’re going to have to slow down with her. The last thing she needs is you pushing her to do anything she’s not ready for.

Slow down.

Step back.

And wait.

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Colm was so disgusted by her that he couldn’t even look at her.

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