The Defender (Gods of the Game, #2)
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“A spare room in London is too valuable to leave empty. Vincent is annoying, but at least you know he’s not a psycho.” “Thanks,” I said. “Anytime.”
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“What are you doing?” she whispered when Carina was distracted with organizing the stationery. “She can’t make coffee. She’ll go to prison for murder!”
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“Do you think it’s ethical for a therapist to sleep with their patient, even if they’re fictional?” “It’s interspecies fucking, which is technically bestiality. We’ve passed the boundaries of ethics,” Samson said.
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“With all due respect, sir, I think we should all take a⁠—” “Shut it,” he growled. “I’ll deal with you later.”
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I’m uninviting everyone from my birthday trip Gallagher I can’t go anyway, so idc Stevens HA. You were a pity invite
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Gallagher That’s a low blow. My balls are clean as fuck. I can prove it. Gallagher [CENSORED PHOTO]
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Noah Please, for the love of God, let me leave this group Noah Do not add me back Noah Wilson left the conversation. Adil Chakir added Noah Wilson to the conversation. Noah I hate you so much
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“You’ve been added to the club’s elite chat!” Adil beamed. “We took a group vote, and we’ve decided to initiate you as a Blackcastle Baddie! Congratulations!”
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“He was being shunned. I felt bad, so I added him to our bromance.” “We do not have a bromance,” Noah said. “Yeah, what the fuck?” Asher crossed his arms. “Don’t make it sound like a pity invite. You begged me to join.” “Uh, negative. I don’t have to beg anyone to join a group chat. I can just add them, which I did. You’re welcome.”
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“Tina, don’t tell him about the chat. I don’t want to exacerbate his feelings of inadequacy, or he’ll try to overcompensate on the pitch, which never ends well.” “My name’s Tamara.” “Whatever.”
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“Can you sign my boobs?” “No, Adil.” Asher grasped the midfielder’s arm when he moved toward the gushing fan. “No boob signing.” “Aw, man.” Adil pouted. “I never get to have any fun!”
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“Brooklyn.” I lowered my voice, my throat strained. “I’d lose every single fucking bet in the world if it meant I could be with you.”
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“Vincent!” his mother scolded. “Language.” “He said damn, not cunt or fuck.” JP sipped his wine. “I forgot how uptight you can be.”
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“You guys must have bonded a lot during those early morning runs.” “Sure, we bonded the way a captive bonds with their kidnapper.”
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“Me, eye candy? Thank you for recognizing my contributions off the pitch. There’s more to me than football, you know.”
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Asher What happened? Adil The thirty-minute break wasn’t enough Asher I was talking to Vincent
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Noah Before he thinks of an abomination and shares it with the group, here’s a tip: do not listen to a word he says