I glare at him.He ignores me.I refuse to move first.So of course Aiden does.He approaches like this is inevitable.“So it’s Evans,” he says smoothly, like he’s just solved something."Hale," I reply.He steps a little closer, voice low enough that only I can hear."We came to Red Ridge for networking," he says lightly. "Exchange pleasantries with your friend Tara."His eyes drag slowly over me."Running into you?"A slow smile."That's what I'd call excellent odds.""You're assuming I care.""No," he replies calmly. "I'm assuming you didn't expect me to find you twice."That hits harder than it should.Mike watches the exchange with increasing amusement."Wait," he says slowly. "You didn't just randomly show up here, did you?"Aiden doesn't look at him."We support inter-pack cooperation."Mike snorts. "Sure you do."Hunter mutters, "He hasn't shut up about—"Aiden elbows him lightly."Professional reasons," Aiden finishes smoothly.I narrow my eyes.Professional, my ass.Sandra w
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