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March 31 - March 31, 2018
Stevie’s creations could not just destroy thousands or even millions. Without meaning to, she could destroy the planet. She had that kind of brain. That kind of genius. One of her early physics teachers affectionately called her “the god-killer.” He hadn’t really been joking either. So Charlie and Max kept an eye on their baby sister. One of them always on her. At least from a distance. Just to make sure that she didn’t do anything that they’d all end up regretting. . . seconds before the world imploded. Although as Max pointed out, “At least we won’t have to feel bad about failing for long .
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“We can’t leave our clothes and condom wrappers just lying around your house,” she warned him. “I’m guessing Britta wouldn’t be okay with that. I know I wouldn’t be okay with that.” “You grew up with sisters. Britta, sadly for her, grew up with two brothers.” He carried her into his bedroom and together they fell onto the mattress. “Trust me. Over the years, my sister has dealt with much worse. But,” he added, “don’t believe her if she calls you a whore when you leave tomorrow.” Charlie frowned. “Wait . . . what?”
“Nothing is going to happen to me. I’ve got you and Charlie.” She leaned in a bit and, after glancing at Britta, she whispered, “And I’m surrounded by man-eating bears.”
“Says the man-eating tiger.” Eyes narrowing on Britta, Stevie barked, “Stop freaking me out with that!”
the She-tiger turned on Charlie. “What are you doing?” “Trying to get this thing moving.” “It’s a wedding. Not a business meeting.” “You can’t be in that much denial.”
Stevie grabbed the gun she knew Dutch had holstered under his jacket. Even better, it already had a silencer on it. She aimed and shot Damian Miller five times in the chest . . . which did nothing really except redirect his focus from finding the honey badger who’d ripped him off to destroying the honey badger who’d fucked up his nice white English suit. The bear roared and Stevie tossed the gun back to a stunned Dutch. “Run!” she told Max’s best friend. “Run away!” Then that’s exactly what she did.
