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“Where in the hell have you been?” were the first words out of his mouth.

“I’m not your captive anymore lover boy,” I rolled my eyes. “I’m on the way back to the house.”

“Promise?”

I gave a slight laugh. “Yes, Lucien. Should I pick up some Chinese?”

He grumbled something incoherent.

“I’ll take that as a yes, and that you missed me.”

“I missed you and I was worried.”

“Don’t worry so much. Be there shortly.”

I ended the call and pulled away from my father’s house. Albie was standing on the porch until I couldn’t see him in my rearview mirror anymore. Focusing, I began to search and find the nearest Chinese restaurant.

I was starving.