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In fact, I give the man a shake.

He’s almost as tall as me. Heavier than me. But I’m still stronger.

“What the fuck, is that I’m going to end you if you go anywhere near that woman again.” I grit through my teeth. “AndI’m going to download the footage from the security camera, showing you reaching for her.” I lengthen my stride and make him walk faster to the truck that I know is his.

“Fuck off, Ethan, I didn’t?—”

I give him another shake. “I’m going to keep that video. And if you so much as look at another woman, I am sending it to your wife. And to the local news.”

I shove him as I let go of his shirt, and he has to catch himself against his door.

Then I turn around and stride away.

“You’re not actually gonna show her,” he calls after me. “Right?”

“Find a different gym,” I snap back.

Chapter 33

Tilda

That was…hot.

I don’t even know what that was, but it was hot.

I glance toward the road.

Should I just go?

I glance back to the spot where Ethan and the mystery man disappeared.

Should I see what’s happening back there?

I bite my lip.

I don’t know what I should?—

Ethan rounds the corner.

Striding toward me.

Eyes locked on mine.

And it’s… he’s… Gods, he’s so intense.

The easily startled animal inside me wants us to back away.

The incredibly horny animal inside me wants us to run toward him.

But I do nothing.

I just stare.

And hold my breath.

Chapter 34

Ethan

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