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“You hate the process.”

“I really do.”

The sound of an engine makes me sit up straight.

Not just any engine.

I’d know that one anywhere.

His.

Callie stops talking.

We move to the window at the same time.

Drew steps out of his car.

For a second, I can’t breathe.

Because he’s here.

He chose to come here.

Callie looks from him to me, a slow smile spreading across her face. “Guess you don’t need the kidnapping plan.”

I don’t answer.

I can’t.

I’m already moving.

Already opening the door.

He came back.

I trusted him.

And he came back.

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DREW

As soon as Sebastian left,I jumped in my car and started driving.

I almost lost my nerve.

After all, I let her go.

What if she doesn’t want me?

The thought has me clenching the steering wheel, terror coursing through my spine.

No.

Stop.

You’re letting old insecurities get to you.

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