“Ballet is her current obsession.” “Even better. She’ll be back at the barre, I promise.” Stepping around the island, I dare to reach out and take him by the shoulders. His skin still carries a slight chill from the air outside. He holds my gaze, wholly unashamed that we’re both standing half naked in his kitchen. “Call your lawyer back. Fight for Karro. I swear, you’ll be glad you did.” His jaw tight, all the emotions he feels but won’t express lie buried in his eyes. He just nods again. He raises a hand and squeezes my wrist. “Thank you, Teddy.” “No problem.” Swallowing my own feelings, I
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