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"Which is why I need to talk to your Grandpa," Jack said, looking at his sleepy wife.
She always got asleep fast after s*x.
For all her moods and changes, he always knew what buttons to push and how to calm her down, and how to distract her.
Dana wasn't subtle enough to notice most things.
He loved her, but she wasn't.
Oh, he promised her he wouldn't use his training on her anymore, that he wouldn't manipulate her, and he didn't. But he was five years older than her, an experienced cop, and not an emotional cripple.
Sure, for a dark mage, Dana was exceptionally sensitive. But that was damning with faint praise.
Still…
His feelings were true.
His intentions, as well.
But there were things he hadn't told Dana.
Yet.
He left her, sound asleep, and dressed, heading to talk with
