He stared me down with eyes that didn’t blink. “I did it because that girl needed to be taught her place. As did you. You’re eighteen now. You’ve got a week, and then you start working with me.” I opened my mouth, but he cut me off with a glare. “I ain’t fucking asking, Banjo. That stupid girl might have filled your head with dreams of college and a future outside of Saint View. You think she’s gonna want you now? After you showed her dirty little secret to everyone she knows? That’s you by the way, Banjo. That’s all you were ever going to be to her. Dirty. Now get the fuck out of my face and
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