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“No arguments,” she interrupts. “That’s an order. Ivy is handling it. This is her mission, not yours.”

“What if they work out who she is?” he probes. “She was at the launch party when Danny died. They could make a connection.”

“They won’t,” she replies. “Let’s just say, they’re going to be getting a distraction. The Lotus is back in town.”

“She is?” He sounds surprised. “Where is she?”

“That’s none of your business,” she says dismissively. “You know not all agents stay at HQ.”

Their footsteps grow closer. The hatch opens, and a rectangle of light blinds me. I shield my face, shrinking away from the door.

“Did you hear that, Bram?” the woman taunts. “Your friends are going to die soon, but we’ll keep you alive for long enough to see it. We keep our word.”

“I want to speak to him,” Tom insists.

“Suit yourself. I’ve got a spa appointment to get to,” she replies, yawning. A killer who maintains a beauty regime. Impressive.

Tom’s murderous eyes appear and glare at me through the gap.

I clench my fists.What do you want?

“The Dukes are going to pay,” Tom sneers. Here comes the standard macho bullshit. He waits until Stephanie disappears and leans in to whisper, “I’m not waiting for Ivy. I’m going to kill them tomorrow, and when I’m done, I’m coming back here to kill you.”

He cackles as the hatch snaps shut.

There’s nothing I can do to warn them that he’s coming.

CHAPTER10

SEB

We collapse in a heap on the covers. Whenever I think sex can’t get any better, Rose proves me wrong. My hair sticks to my forehead as I roll over to watch her breasts rise and fall with her heavy breathing.

I prop my head on one hand and trail my finger up her stomach to the pink flush over her chest. “Did I help you forget?”

She rolls her eyes and grins. Her face is no longer etched with the deep concern of someone who is terrified. I like having her in my bed. In the past, when I picked up random women for one-night stands, they never stayed over. We went to hotels, and I always left before they woke up. It’s different with Rose. She belongs here.

“I guess,” she replies, “but I’m sure you can help me forget again.”

My cock is already hardening. She’s a witch who can enchant my dick to do her bidding, giving me a magic boner that doesn’t fade.

I put my arm around her shoulder and pull her into my chest, cradling her warm body. She fits perfectly, and her soft hair tickles my chin.

“This still doesn’t mean you’re my boyfriend,” she mumbles.

She must be feeling better if she’s making smart-arse remarks again.

I grin. “I wouldn’t dream of it.”

Suddenly, a knock on the door makes us both freeze.

“Just a sec!” I call, then whisper to Rose, “Go to the bathroom.” I shove her. “Quickly!”

“Are you serious?” she hisses under her breath, stumbling to her feet and standing naked with crossed arms. “Really?”

“Yes,” I mime, making a shooing motion with my hands. “Go.”

She disappears into the ensuite, giving me a great view of her arse as she swaggers away. I don’t have to see her face to know she’s scowling.

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