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“I . . . I can’t wait to see you either. Oh! Cat was here.”
“What? She was? With Alejandro?” he asked.
“Uh, no. With a bodyguard. A big guy called Rafael.”
“I wonder if Alejandro knew about that excursion.”
“She thinks we’re going to be best friends.”
“Best friends?” There was some alarm in his voice.
“You don’t want that?” She tried to keep the hurt from her voice. Maybe he didn’t think she was good enough for Cat. Or he was trying to protect the other woman in case things didn’t work out between them.
“You are not to get involved in her shenanigans, do you hear me?”
“Um, what?”
“Her pranks. Her recklessness. There’s a reason she has a bodyguard, and it isn’t entirely about Alejandro’s enemies. Cat gets into trouble. All the time. You will not. Hear me?”
“I, uh, I’m not a person who gets into trouble.” She was a rule follower. A people pleaser.
“That’s my good girl. You can be friends with her, but do not let her become a bad influence on you. If she tries to get you to do something dangerous or naughty, you call me.”
Irritation filled her. “You do realize you can’t dictate my friendships, right?”
“I have to go. What time are you leaving tonight?”
“Uh, around six.”
“Wrong answer. You’re leaving at five. Don’t think I’ve forgotten about your naughtiness yesterday.”
“I wasn’t naughty,” she protested.
“Yes, you were. And it’s being added to your tab.”
Yikes. She was starting to regret that decision.
“I want you to get ready at my place on Saturday,” he said suddenly.
“What? No. I can’t. I need Cammie to do my hair and makeup.”
“I’ll hire someone to do that for you.”
“No . . . I . . . I’d rather she do it.”
He grunted. “Fine. I will pick you up at seven. Eat something first. The shit they serve at these functions is barely edible. Some of it tastes like you’re eating air and I don’t want you getting lightheaded. Understand?”
“Yes, Sir.”
“I will see you soon.”
He ended the call abruptly.
“I miss you too,” she whispered.
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Rule Four: Safety
