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I look up to find A.J. staring at me with fire in his amber eyes. He takes my chin in his hand. “Don’t go there. It’s not your fault. You didn’t do anything wrong.” “Grace tried to warn me. I didn’t listen.” His fingers tighten on my chin. “You did not. Do anything. Wrong.” His tone makes it clear he’s not going to let it go until I agree with him. I nod, until I remember that Grace has also warned me against A.J., and I’m miserable all over again. I put my face into my hands. A.J. is out of the car and opening my door so fast my head spins. He lifts me into his arms, and kicks the door shut behind him. He kisses the top of my head. “All right, Princess. You’re getting punchy on me. Time for you to go to sleep.” I wind my arms around his neck as he strides toward the back doors of the
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