I yank the door open, grab Ryan by the sleeve, and pull him inside before shutting it again. “Whoa, whoa.” A laugh slips out of him. “Easy.” I scowl. “Are you seriously laughing right now?” “If you think about it, the situation is kind of funny. You’ve come a long way from the woman who couldn’t decide whether she trusted me.” His eyes flick over me knowingly. “To the woman who practically strong-armed Shaun into giving me my job back. Which, by the way, was a risky move.” “Yeah, no shit.” I lower my voice instinctively. “That was the only way I could bring you back.” The corner of his mouth twitches. “Yeah? So, What do you want?” I stare at him. “What do I want? If I remember correctly, you’re the one who told me you could get me away from all this.” “I distinctly remember saying something a little different.” The look he gives me is painfully condescending. Like he’s explaining basic math to a child. “I told you, you help me so I can help you get free.” I roll my eyes. “Pota
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