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I’d never introduced Edric to my extended family. There was never a reason to before now.

“Yes.Papáused to go to these things all the time, so I should go too. Besides, I want to know why Pippa decided to invite me personally.”

Edric pushed open the door at the back of the building.

“Well, I’ll get my nicest suit out for the occasion.”

“If you dare wear that purple monstrosity, I’ll kick you out of the event myself.”

He looked mildly offended by the suggestion.

“I’ll have you know women love that suit.”

“It’s an eyesore.”

Theia was looking between us with a raised eyebrow and amusement painted on her features.

“Just because you have no fashion sense. It doesn’t mean you can restrict mine.”

“Edric.”

He threw his hands up.

“Fine. Jesus. So bossy. I suppose you’ll be telling her what she can and can’t wear next.”

He was wearing a ridiculously loud orange and white shirt today tucked into his beige chinos. I wondered if he’d gone raiding the charity shops for seventies throwbacks. Honestly, I didn’t understand how he managed to attract women with his taste in fashion, but Edric could charm anyone he wanted, regardless of his appearance.

“Why would it matter what I wear?” Theia asked.

I glanced down at her as we stopped near the body that was slumped against the wall.

“You’re coming to the gala too.”

Her eyes widened.

“What? You can’t take me to a posh gala, Gil.”

“Why not?”

“People are going to ask me what I do. I can’t tell them I’m a sex worker. They’ll think you hired an escort for the night.”

I’d already told her earlier that other people’s opinions were irrelevant.

“If you’re worried about that, you can tell them you’re a dancer. Not like you’d be lying.”

“That’s not the point. I’ll just embarrass you.”

I wrapped an arm around her waist and tugged her against me. Theia let out a squeak of surprise.

“You could never embarrass me.” I leaned closer until my mouth brushed over her cheek. “You’re perfect the way you are.”

“Now you’re embarrassing me,” she muttered, pushing me away from her.

I chuckled.

“Stay here. We can talk about it later.”

I left her staring after me and Edric as we moved over to the body. He’d been tortured in the same way as the others. Now we had three fucking bodies. This was getting ridiculous.

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