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Oh.

Oh, shit.

I stare down at her.

Not breathing.

Not moving.

I exhale through my nose.

“Well.” I tilt my head.

I guess she’ll keep her fucking hands off Orion now.

That’s a win.

No point standing around.

I turn, step over her, and walk out.

Closing the door.

Back in my car, I sit and watch.

The street is quiet.

Except a curtain moves a few houses down.

My pulse stays steady.

I wait.

Patient.

Controlled.

And when the curtain falls back into place?

I start my car, keep the lights off, and pull away.

No harm, no foul, no more drama.

Chapter Twenty

Juliet

I considered seeing Elliot on campus, maybe making up some sweet little lie about needing his guidance, something to get me into his office and under his attention. But Elliot Sterling is too professional, too controlled, too goddamn poised for that.

A man like him wouldn’t risk his job for a student.

He has discipline.

Which means I need a better strategy.

I’ve watched him long enough to know he doesn’t make personal connections on campus. No playful side glances in the halls. No subtle touches as students leave his office. No extra-long sessions that might indicate anything unprofessional.

Which is good.

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