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Chapter 39

"I'll GET SOME ICE." Jackson disappears around the corner. When he returns, he's pulled on a pair of jeans and carries a dishcloth wrapped around a cold pack.

He crouches by my feet and applies the pack.

"I'm sorry I freaked out on you."

He gives an impatient shake of his head.

"No, I'm glad you did. I would've bitten you."

I stare at my throbbing ankle, unable to look at Jackson.

"Well, I'm flattered, I guess."

He lets out a harsh laugh that doesn't sound amused at all. When he stands, he stabs his fingers through his hair like he did last night.

"Now, you understand. I'm dangerous to you, Kylie."

I study him through narrowed eyes. "I'm not afraid of the big bad wolf."

His eyes look haunted. "Learn to be listen, I need to get to the office. I have feds to deal with." He walks to an old fashioned desk and pushes the lid up. Inside, the comforting lights of a wireless router flash. He pulls out a laptop and brings it to me.

"You can work from here. Or I'll go back and get the car
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