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She’s so fucking smart and witty. It’s sexy as hell.

I beat Cal by responding, “Me, of course.”

Everyone snorts and Navy rolls her eyes, shooting me a look of annoyance.

She’s adorable. “Gag me, Sir Big Head,” she teases.

Little does she know, I’m a big, big fan of being teased.

I’m starting to be very on board with this idea. This could be the answer to all my prayers and wishes.

“Don’t fucking respond to that,” Cal murmurs, pointing his finger in Gus’s direction.

Surely, he would volunteer himself as tribute to gag her.

Like CalorI would let that happen.

“Navy, either way, you would be with us. Let’s make it a good night. You can say I owe you one or whatever. Just go with Bodhi and we can all be together,” Cal pleads with Navy to understand.

Cal is a good dude.

He doesn’t realize he’s helping me in more ways than one, but he is.

One day, I’ll be able to thank him for it.

“Fine. But you’re buying me ice cream after. I’m always craving sweets after these events,” Navy tells me, piercing me with her beautiful green eyes.

“You can count on me.”

A laugh escapes her lips as she whispers something inaudible under her breath. “Doubtful.”

I have excellent hearing and am a 10/10 at reading lips.

Prison taught me to read the opponent.

Navy is the farthest thing from my opponent, but she is the thing in my life I want to specialize in. I want to know her inside and out.

This charity gala is my night to get everyone on the same page.

Long story short…get Cal on board and make Navy love me again.

Or like me.Whichever comes first.

I’m ready.

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BODHI

“You look good, Bodhi—clear.”

“I feel…clearer. I talked to my sister.”

“And?” Dr. Banks asks me with calmness.

“I asked for her forgiveness and explained to her my reason for pushing her away. I’m not sure why I doubted she would forgive me.”

“It seems you have a great sister.”

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