Page 101 of Deep Cover

Cole

She came back on her own. That had been the requirement. Though I probably would have dragged her back if she hadn't.

I could always tell myself it was only because of Theo Brad Prince. He had won the auction and I always pay my debts. She was my property. She would only be his for a two week period. But I was horrified to realize I now cared what would happen to her during that time. Prince was vicious and cruel. And he was vindictive and petty, and he was angry at me for having denied her to him initially.

And you care why?

I didn't care. Of course I didn't. I just don't like to lose and I don't like my property fucked with.

That was all.

And then I tightened my hold on the girl in my arms, closed my eyes and, listening to the rain drenching the desert, I fell asleep.

The End

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