Parker’s body relaxes and he yanks his arms free of the bastard behind him. “Fuck you, Nate. I know Lolli well, but I’m not stupid enough to think I know her better than you. I can tell you, though, no matter what you think you know, think you heard, you’re wrong. Whatever it was, it hurt you. And the Kalani I know, would do anything to keep you from hurting. She’d never cause it.” He shrugs unapologetically, confidently, and my chest gets tight. “You fucked up. Plain and simple.” He turns to leave, but stops, his jaw clenching. His eyes meet mine and he looks ready to throw another punch, but
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