Page 202 of Playing Dirty

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He laughed again.

Then held his hand out casually.

“Come on.”

I stared at him.

“You’re serious?”

“Unfortunately.”

I should’ve said no immediately.

That would’ve been smarter.

Instead—

I hesitated.

And that was enough.

MASON

She hesitated.

That was the problem.

Not acceptance.

Possibility.

Luca saw it too.

His grin widened slightly before he took her hand.

Not dramatic.

Not possessive.

Just casual contact.

Simple.

Normal.

My jaw tightened instantly.

Jace noticed immediately.

“Oh, this is bad,” he muttered.

“I’m fine.”

“No, seriously. You look like you’re about to commit a felony.”

I ignored him.

Because Rowan let Luca pull her into the crowd.

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