Page 63 of The Executioners Three

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Did you get ICQ just to talk to me?

A short pause. Then:

verybadhumanindeed82

obviously

Freddie’s throat clenched up.

But then she shook her head like a wet dog—because she wasn’t supposed to care if Theo wanted to talk to her. He was the enemy.

Solemn vow. Solemn vow.

Besides, there was a perfectly logical explanation for his ICQ debut—and it had nothing to do with Theowantingto talk to her, but everything to do with their earlier agreement.

LanceInMyHeart2000

Did your grandmother wake up?

verybadhumanindeed82

not yet

Freddie’s throat clenched up all over again.

LanceInMyHeart2000

So why are you talking to me?

verybadhumanindeed82

u ask a lot of questions

LanceInMyHeart2000

And that is not an answer.

Freddie’s fingers hovered over the keyboard. What could she say that wouldn’t show how excited she was to be talking to him? And that also wouldn’t scare him away?

No, wait—no.Shewasn’texcited. These sparklers in her veins were not from him.SOLEMN VOW, GELLAR. SOLEMN VOW.She just needed to stay on task. An opportunity had come her way; she couldn’t squander that.

LanceInMyHeart2000

I need another favor, Mr. Porter.

verybadhumanindeed82

wow. ok.

bold, gellar. bold.

LanceInMyHeart2000

What does that mean?

verybadhumanindeed82

u just came right out & said it

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