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dead weight is a service to this department," Vane
l, and critically examined my face. "Though, looking at you right now...
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said, grabbing her designer handbag and
to a halt in front of Maison de Lune, the most
t the head stylist. "Strip away the corporate drab. I want her looking li
as washed, cut, colored, and
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ves. A form-fitting, deep wine-red velvet slip dress clung perfectl
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me with a proud grin, "is a female who bel
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P badge, and the guard
the intoxicating rush of hundreds of overlappin
iolet lights swept over the crowded dance floor, where well-dre
" Vanessa shouted over the music, handing me a vibrant
s, letting the heavy bass vibrate through my chest. For the first time
ng here all alo
ide me, accompanied by a sharp, sligh
ilk shirt was leaning on the counter, his dark eyes sca
end," I said coolly, s
p closer. "I'm Zane Sterling. An independent
plied, deliberately
ook a deep breath. "Your scent is fascinating... like
d. How could he detect my natura
udden, burning sensation erup
kable prickle of an intense, possessive pred
g lights, my gaze locking onto the massive, one-
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