The ride to the warehouse is filled with silence, but I feel the excitement coming in waves from Skylar and soon find myself looking at her again. Her bottom lip is being tortured by her teeth, and her eyes are shimmering with unshed tears. Her hands tremble where they’re clasped together on her lap. When Vincenzo brings the Bentley to a stop, Skylar’s eyes turn to me. She hesitates for a moment, then says, “You said if I cry, you’ll make my father pay for each tear.” I forgot I said that to her. Her tone is soft as she pleads, “I’m not sure I can hold back the tears when I see him. Please
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