Finally he spoke. “I thought we had an understanding.” “Are you here to insist I make an honest woman out of her? Because I’ll let you in on a little secret. Hazel’s the one who’s going to protest that, not me.” Oh god, I’d just said out loud that I’d marry her. Kind of. But it was also kind of true. Fuck. “I’m here because I made it very clear how I felt about someone hurting her.” “Yeah, you did. And I didn’t hurt her. Besides, why do you care?” “Hazel is my wife’s best friend.” His low voice was almost monotone, yet dripping with threat. “She’s important to Everly, therefore she’s important
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