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Goddamn. Of course, Max had to comment.

“Shut it, Max.”

“Oh. I don’t know, you beating your chest because youloveher was a nice touch. How the mighty have fallen. I never thought our top wingman would be retiring into domestic bliss.Although I totally see why. I’d probably toss it all away for her too.”

I can’t contain the growl that rips from my chest.

“Hey, hey, rein in the beast, boss. It’s just an observation. She seems great, that’s all. I’m not gonna muscle in on your girl, don’t worry, LT. She’s good for you.”

I ignore him and focus on the road ahead.

Just this once, I wish I wasn’tdoing the job I love most in the world.

I wish I was still doing the woman I love most in the world instead.

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HAVEN

Axel

Let me cook you dinner tonight?

Lasagna to celebrate the moment you crashed back into my life.

Me

You got jokes today huh?

Axel

Jokes, strong tongue, blue balls You name it, I’ve got it.

Me

Something new and different for you?

Axel

I’m feeling whelmed.

All jokes aside, please let me cook for you. We can have a movie night, old school style. And yes, before you ask, we can watch *that*.

Me

I’m in! LOL

Axel

I should have led with that.

Me

Probably. Patrick Verona can make me do all the things.

Axel

What about Axel Verona?

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