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Jocelyn’s POV

“Babe,” I heard Jackson call from somewhere in the suite.

“I’m in the bath,” I shouted back.

A moment later the bathroom door opened and he stepped inside looking tense, almost scattered.

“You wouldn’t mind cutting your bath short?” he asked.

I frowned immediately. Supper was only in an hour.

“Why?”

“Just get dressed. I’ll explain on the way.” His eyes flicked toward me for barely a second before going away. “And put on a gown. Devin’s here.”

My whole body went still.

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