Damon’s POV“I’m going after him,” I said, pushing back my chair and standing up. I dropped a few bills into the glass tip cup beside me.“Wait, Damon,” Marcus called quickly, getting up too. “We need to think this through. This could be—”“A trap,” I cut him off, already heading toward the door. “I heard you the first time. But if there’s even a small chance I get to see Ava again, then I’m taking it.”I didn’t wait for a response. I stepped outside and followed the young man in the dark shades.Marcus came rushing out behind me and grabbed my arm, stopping me. “I get it, okay? I know she means everything to you. But you still need to be careful. If something happens to you, there’s no one else who can save her. You’re it.”His words made me pause. I looked at him, trying to let them sink in.“We’ll follow him,” Marcus continued, voice low but serious. “But you have to promise me one thing—you won’t drop your guard. Not for a second.”“I won’t,” I said, giving him my word.The young
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