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~Clifton~

"It's worrisome to see you sneaking out of the pack." My brother's familiar voice stops me in my tracks. I don't need to look back, it's always Declan. He is the only one that can sniff me out.

The handsome, strong, and smart detective of the family. "And why would I want to sneak out of the pack?" I ask him, turning around to meet his gaze.

"You tell me." He responds and then he asks, "where are you going, Clif? Maybe I could come with you if you need more muscle."

I glance across the streets. My Aston Martin is parked just a stone's throw from where I'm standing, and the streets are clear for now. "It's going to snow later in the day," I tell him.

"I'm not worried about the snow," he grumbles, tapping his shoe on the ground.

I smile at the actual meaning of his words. "I get your concern, Bones. But I'm not going out there for some muscle show." I assure him.

I'm not going to tell him where I'm going or what I'm going there to do. Never! Luckily for both of us, he knows
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