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“Seriously, Holly. Get a grip.”
“Around your throat? Should have crushed it while I had the chance.”
Mike should have had this conversation on the ground. Instead, he and Holly were roped up and exploring the face of the stone pillar. Miranda had wanted them to inspect all of the ledges for possible debris, study the point of impact, and collect rock samples from the rock face for hardness analysis back in the lab.
The rest were walking the debris perimeter several stories below and far enough away that he and Holly wouldn’t be overheard without shouting. Which was fine, because her voice was low and dangerous.
“I was just trying to help her.”
“By f*****g her instead of me. Fine. We never made any vows or anything. But for going after her ass on her first day, you’re just a total
