Dustin s left cheek stung with sharp pain, and he snapped at Gorman. What the hell s wrong with you? At least aim before you swing!

Collin s blunt words about wanting Linsey lit a fire in Gorman s eyes. His anger raged like a storm, burning away every trace of reason.

Ignoring Dustin, Gorman clenched his fists until his knuckles went pale and lunged at Collin again.

This time Dustin reacted fast, grabbing him before the blow could land. Hey, calm down! Throwing fists won t solve this!

How am I supposed to calm down?! Gorman roared, swinging wildly. Did you hear him? Linsey is my girlfriend! How dare he say he ll take her?!

The fist struck the same sore spot on Dustin s face, making him howl in pain. He had no comeback because the fact was, Gorman really was seeing Linsey. So Dustin could only bite his tongue and hold him back with all his strength.

Let go of me! Gorman thrashed, his usual polished demeanor gone. He cursed furiously, spitting fire. I ll kill that shameless bastard today!

Calm down! Dustin gritted his teeth, straining to restrain him.

At that moment, Linsey stirred awake.

What s with all the noise?

Her soft voice cut through the chaos like a cold splash of water, calming Gorman in an instant.

Linsey.

She turned at the sound. Spotting him, she blinked. Gorman? What are you doing here?

Don t you remember? We agreed I d pick you up after dinner, Gorman replied, stepping closer.

But Dustin quickly blocked his way, afraid he would lash out at Collin again. Gorman s temper flared, fists curling tight, but when he remembered Linsey was watching, he forced himself to unclench. His mask of gentleness slipped back into place. Read full story at find{n}ovel.net

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Linsey, get off Collin. It s time to go home, Gorman urged.

Only then did Linsey realize Collin was carrying her in his arms. She froze in shock.

Do you want to get down? Collin asked softly.

His voice was nothing like the sharp edge he had used against Gorman. Now it was deep, calm, and unexpectedly tender.

Linsey felt the change at once. Heat rushed to her cheeks, leaving her momentarily speechless.

They locked eyes, silent, until Collin raised a brow, breaking the spell. Flustered, she whispered, I want to get down.

Alright. Collin respected her wish.

He set her down gently.

Still tipsy, Linsey managed only a few steps before her legs gave way. She swayed like a leaf in the wind.

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