Page 34 of Those Who Are Bound

“I think I need to deserve him.”

“That’s not you. I don’t want to hear you say something like that again.”

She nodded; again, knowing he couldn’t see her. “Okay. Thank you. How are you?”

He laughed softly. “Oh, you know, life’s never dull in the District.”

“It’s not; I miss it every once in a while. The metro, the marina, the food—especially the cupcakes.”

He laughed louder. “I’ll send you cupcakes.”

“Ah, thanks, Becks,” she said with over-emphasized sweetness. Then she modulated her tone back. “And thank you for answering.”

“You know I’ll always answer, babe,” he assured her.

“I know it, but I wouldn’t blame you if one day you didn’t.”

“Never going to happen.”

“Okay.”

“Okay.”

“Good night, Becks.”

“Good night, Ellie. Take care.” He disconnected.

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