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Chapter 20

Author: Tarina
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Troy

I pick my coffee off the counter with a smile at the barista. I’m not generally a fan of coffee chains, but this little hole in the wall place is a secret gem that makes great coffee exactly how I like it: dark, rich, and soul filling.

I turn and nearly bump into a familiar individual.

“Hello, Troy.” Konan offers that pretty-boy smile of his, and I want to smash my fist into his perfect teeth.

I refrain, of course. “Konan.” I nod my head in his direction, taking a sip of my coffee and instantly feel the searing pain of all my tastebuds being killed off in a tidal wave of boiling hot liquid.

“How are you doing with our little gentlemen's bet?” Konan doesn't seem to notice my discomfort as he says the words. I want to point out that there is nothing gentlemanly about the bet that we made about who can get Bella into bed first, but nothing good can come from that, so I choose not to engage.

“I'm not really one to share secrets with the competition.” I'm ready to head for the door, b
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    TroyI pick my coffee off the counter with a smile at the barista. I’m not generally a fan of coffee chains, but this little hole in the wall place is a secret gem that makes great coffee exactly how I like it: dark, rich, and soul filling.I turn and nearly bump into a familiar individual.“Hello, Troy.” Konan offers that pretty-boy smile of his, and I want to smash my fist into his perfect teeth.I refrain, of course. “Konan.” I nod my head in his direction, taking a sip of my coffee and instantly feel the searing pain of all my tastebuds being killed off in a tidal wave of boiling hot liquid.“How are you doing with our little gentlemen's bet?” Konan doesn't seem to notice my discomfort as he says the words. I want to point out that there is nothing gentlemanly about the bet that we made about who can get Bella into bed first, but nothing good can come from that, so I choose not to engage.“I'm not really one to share secrets with the competition.” I'm ready to head for the door, b

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