Page 94 of Pretty Little Shadow

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I brainstormed a way to fix things while we hung out, itching for an excuse to text my mate again.

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RAE

I regretted decidingto drive across the city alone again long before I made it to my old apartment.

I missed Darius even before I regretted that decision.I wasn't about to turn around when I was already half an hour into the drive, so I tried to ignore it.

My pride was wounded.

I knew Dare wanted me, and was attracted to me, but I had no idea what he was waiting for as far as sex went. Being turned down was starting to get to me.

When I finally reached my old apartment, I stayed in my borrowed car long enough to text Darius back.

Dare

Don't forget to grab lunch

Me

You do know that I can feed myself, right?

Dare

Did you eat?

Me

Not yet

Dare

Then my point was made ;)

Me

I'll grab Chinese food on my way out

Dare

You made it to the apartment?

Me

Yep

Dare

I'd tell you to take a break for a while, but I wouldn't call the area you used to live in safe...

Me

No one was ever brave enough to mess with me

Dare

They know you're mine now, so you'll either be less of a target, or more

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