Page 174 of Dirty Princess

Like what if I’m next in line to run…I don’t know.

A chain of restaurants?

A construction company?

Maybe a guitar making company.

Or a touring company for rock stars!

I suddenly feel just a little bit more at peace with things.

Maybe it’s not all violence, blood and death.

Then explain the time you saw Cullen and Quinn covered in blood.

I chase that thought away.

I lose myself in the show.

I’m standing twenty feet away fromPawn Charm!

I know every word, to every song, and I’m not afraid to sing them either.

When my mouth gets dry, Cullen hands me a drink.

I take a sip.

The first taste of vodka makes me look at him.

He winks and grins.

I take another sip and then I get back to singing.

I then spot Maz and Birdie.

They’re near the front of the stage.

Birdie is dancing like a crazy woman.

Those are thezazasworking.

Maz points to me and nods.

I mouth to herwhat the fuck is happening?

Then we both start to laugh.

“Thank you,” Aidley says as the bands finishes playingStar Explosion.

Tyler strums his guitar a few times and nods to Aidley.

“We have a surprise for you tonight,” Aidley says. “A surprise for someone.”

Aidley then looks at me.

I feel Cullen nudge me.

“What’s happening right now?” I ask.

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