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“We have to help her.” I say.

“Maybe we can use this.” Flynn says hesitantly.

“What do you mean?” I ask.

“Maybe we can offer her the money in exchange for her going out with us.” He says all in a rush.

“Flynn.” I say, not believing that he could even suggest that.

“Roman, hear me out. She’s it. I know you can feel it too. If we both weren’t 100% sure that she was our One then we would have stopped pursuing her weeks ago. We can leverage the money and spend time with her. Get her to see that she belongs with us. That we can take care of her, we can take care of both of them. That she’s the one for us.”

I think about what he’s saying and I know it’s wrong. We should offer her the money with no strings attached but we’ve been trying for weeks and we’re both so desperate for her.

“It’s worth a shot.” I say as I look across the desk at Flynn.

“We’ll make her the offer tomorrow.” He says.

I just nod in agreement.

“Are you about ready to head home?” He asks as he stands from the chair and heads for my door.

“Yeah, I’m ready whenever you are.” I say.

I shut down my computer and grab my briefcase from beside my desk, shoving my chair back under my desk as I head out after him.

FOUR

Aspen

It’s beena slow morning and I wipe down the already spotless counters as Bianca wipes down tables and clears away dishes. I look to the door for what has to be the hundredth time this morning but my guys still haven’t come in yet. I shake my head; I shouldn’t be calling them my guys.

I’ll never admit it but I look forward to seeing them every day. Their sweet flirting and sexy smiles. I want to accept their invitations more and more every time that they ask me out but then I remember Adeline. She’s been worse lately, losing weight and getting weaker every day. I need to focus on her right now.

Still, maybe a night out with those two would do me some good. I know that’s what Bianca keeps telling me. She pushes me in their direction every time they come in.

The bell chimes as the door opens and I look up to see Flynn and Roman walking in.

“Morning, Kitten!” Flynn says in a silly sing-song voice as soon as he sees me.

I bite my cheek to keep from smiling back at him.

“Morning.” I say.

“Hey, Aspen? I’m going to take my break now if that’s ok?” Bianca asks as she walks back behind the counter, already taking off her apron.

She disappears out the back door before I can answer her and I turn back to Roman and Flynn, already typing in their usual order.

“Your usual?” I ask as I finish typing in their order.

“That’d be great, Kitten.” Flynn says as he leans on the counter.

He swipes his card while I get started on their order.

“We wanted to talk to you about something.” Roman says as I place their coffees down in front of them.

I turn to the pastry case to grab their food, looking back at him with a raised eyebrow.

“We know about Adeline.” He says simply.

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