“What are we toasting?” she asked. “That you’re here. That you’re safe.” “I think what we should really be celebrating is that you’re still standing.” “Of course, I’m still standing, darlin’. It’s going to take a whole lot more to take me down than some candy-ass fucker who goes runnin’ scared. Tossing out threats like the night is going to keep him concealed. Going to end him. Make sure he is no longer a threat to you.” I just laid it out. It wasn’t like she wasn’t fully aware of what was coming for the bastard. “I never believed for a second that you would let anyone get to me.” “I won’t. I
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