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Making Him See

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Ryker POV

My heart is hammering in my chest, fists still clenched, arm still locked against Aiden’s throat like I haven’t decided whether I want to throw him through the fucking wall or let go.

I woke to my fucking phone ringing and Quinn warning me that Jaxon was up to something. Then I saw the message. I would have got here quicker if I didn't have to wait for a damn taxi but I'd drank too much tonight to drive.

Aiden's not smiling anymore. His usual cocky grin is gone, replaced with something quieter. A little shaken. A little cracked.

Good.

“You understand me?” I growl, voice low and sharp like a blade pressed to skin. “This isn’t a joke. This isn’t some pissing contest. You don’t get to talk to me. You don’t get to show up around me. You don’t fucking exist to me anymore.”

Aiden swallows, his throat working hard against my arm. He nods once, quick, jerky.

I shove him back, not as hard as before, just enough to let him know this is over. Not up for debate. Not up for discussion. D
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