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He blew out a long breath. “Okay. Thanks for going down there and investigating. You doing okay?”
“Yeah, wore a semi-disguise and blended in as much as I could.”
“Watch your back.”
“Always.”
He hung up, letting the information sink in. Olivia had needed an out from her problems, and when she’d learned about Fiona, her sister hadbecomethat out. Now she was here, in Cradle Mountain, impersonating Fiona, while dangerous people were looking for her. It all put a sour fucking taste in his mouth.
* * *
Fiona triedto smile at the women who spoke around her. This was her first time meeting all the partners of the Blue Halo men, and they were wonderful. Friendly. Kind. Welcoming. Grace, Courtney, Carina, Cassie, and Emerson. There was also Willow, who had a gorgeous daughter named Mila. She’d been enjoying her night…then the messages from her sister had started.
Is Freddie with you?
Where is he?
Tell him to get his ass the hell home!
The women were talking about Cassie and Aidan’s upcoming engagement party. Everything had been organized, and now they were discussing outfits, Cassie currently describing her tight white dress, which was shoulder-less and knee-length.
“You’re going to look amazing,” Carina said with a smile on her face.
Fiona’s phone vibrated again.
Amanda: I’m not kidding around, Fiona. I want him home. Now!
Good God, had the woman not understood Fiona’s last words to her?
Fiona: Stop! He’s not here. Leave me alone. I have enough to deal with.
Seconds after she hit send, her phone vibrated and Amanda’s name came onto the screen.
She was calling her now?
She gritted her teeth, debating what to do. Her sister was clearly spiraling, and there was every chance if she didn’t answer, the woman would either call her parents and harass them, or she might actually drive down here.
Nope, she did not want that, so it was time to take this outside. She could feel eyes on her as she walked to the back door, primarily Callum’s from the kitchen, but also a few others. She stepped outside onto the deck, then finally answered.
“Amanda—”
“Is he there? He is, isn’t he? He’s with you!”
She closed her eyes, praying for just a shred of calm. “He’s not here.”
“But he’s still there in Cradle Mountain, isn’t he?”
“I don’t know.”
“What have you said to him? How are you keeping him there?”
She massaged her forehead, where a tension headache throbbed from behind her eyes. “I have beenveryclear with Freddie that things between him and me are over. It’shimwho’s been persistent about wanting me back.”
“You’re lying!”
Fiona clenched the phone so tightly her hand shook. When she spoke, her voice was tired. “This is the last time I’m telling you this, Amanda. We’re done. I can’t do this anymore. Freddie cheated on me with you.Youtook what used to be mine. Something you’ve never shown a shred of remorse for. I was a mess, so I moved away, and I’ve moved on. I can’t control his actions any more than you can. I honestly don’t know what you want from me.”
“What I want from you is to get the hell out of my life.”
