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17. Sick

Author: Cord3lia
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-14 14:28:04

ISLA

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The murderous intent in the stranger’s eyes was clear. He was a made man. These men hated being embarrassed without caring if they deserved it or not. I had warned him not to touch me yet he did it anyway. Now he was mad that I reacted.

I could never understand men.

“You stupid–“

Before he could lunge at me, Lorenzo was there. I hadn’t even seen him move. One second, he was across the room. Next, he was gripping the man’s arm.

“Careful.” Lorenzo’s voice was calm as always. “You don’t want to finish that sentence.”

The man tried to pull his arm away but Lorenzo didn’t budge. By now, every single person was staring at us, most likely wondering if a fight was going to break out. If it did, it was going to be bloody. I didn’t want that. I didn’t want to be the reason the event turned into a gunfight.

It seemed like Lorenzo didn’t share the same sentiments as I did. He leaned in close, his words low enough for me and the stranger to catch, but loud enough for the nearest tables to
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