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MIGUEL

Maybe I was overreacting, but it was better that Karl knew this was not a safe space for him to do whatever he wanted.

I lay in Salvatore’s arms with my body still pressed against his. His arm tightened around me, pulling me closer, and his lips brushed against my forehead.

I sighed and melted further into him, but the tension in my chest refused to ease.

I hated this Karl guy. I really did. He always made my heart beat fast—from irritation and fear—and as much as I hated to admit it, I was more scared than jealous. What if he seduced Sal?

Was I just being jealous? No! Jealous? I wasn’t jealous. I was just being… careful.

Salvatore’s lips moved against my temple, his voice low. “Do not be mad, baby,” he whispered as his hand slid to my waist. “Karl is just doing his job. He does not mean anything by it. You are the only one I see. I love you.”

His words were tender, sinking into me like warm water, loosening the knot in my chest. Still, I kept my mouth tight, unwilling to give
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