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Getting Dressed For Trouble

Author: Bree Tyl
last update publish date: 2026-03-24 19:15:26

Arielle

“Does this person have a name?” I asked, narrowing my eyes slightly.

Joel hesitated. Then he shook his head.

That alone told me everything. I knew he wasn’t being completely honest. He knew something.

“He just said she’s dangerous. And that you two…don’t move along,” he added carefully. That’s all I know.”

I hummed, walking toward the couch with two glasses of wine in my hands.

Joel immediately stepped forward. “Let me help you with that.”

“Thanks.”

I returned to the kitchen to gr
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