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Estelle didn’t say anything.
She never did.
Rude.
Reuben stood in the doorway, watching her in shock.
Had she really named the coffee machine? And was she talking to it like she thought it might answer back?
Fuck. He should have gotten rid of her that first day when she tried to poison him. But after getting over the shock, he’d realized how hurt and upset she’d been.
He hadn’t actually meant to react like that. Sometimes, when he was deep in his work, he didn’t really pay attention to what was going on around him.
But now she had his attention.
Had she just been sucking her thumb?
Is she a Little?
This changed things.
No. Shit. It couldn’t change anything. He couldn’t afford to have a Little in his life.
A Little would need time and attention. Things he didn’t have. And if he ever did decide to get involved with someone, they’d be firmly under his command.
He couldn’t have it any other way.
She had that same hair clip in. And daisy earrings were dangling from her ears.
She was wearing a long, pale blue tiered skirt. Each tier had a lace hem. Her white blouse was buttoned to her neck with billowy sleeves that were tightly cinched at her wrists.
Demure. Innocent and untouchable.
Reuben really needed to get rid of her before he ate her up and spat her out.
Before he broke her.
Because that’s what was going to happen. And he couldn’t stand the thought of breaking this girl.
She should have a family, a home, kids, and a dog. Something normal and sweet.
Not dark and dangerous like his life was.
At least if she’s here, you can protect her.
Yes. But who would protect her from him?
Suddenly, the coffee machine started steaming. Shit! She was going to get burned. He rushed forward and grabbed her arm, pulling her back.
“Faith!” he barked. “What were you thinking? Are you hurt?”
She jumped in the air with a squeal.
Fuck. He hadn’t meant to yell at her like that. He’d just been worried she was about to get burned, and his fear came out sounding like anger.
So he should have expected the jug of milk she dumped all over him as she spun around, her face white with shock.
Unfortunately, the milk landed right over his lower stomach and crotch.
