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Chapter 53: Quitting Time
(Leo Bloodstone POV)
I punched yet another hole in the wall of the office, and I made quick work of destroying yet another desk. As I did so, Addie was leaning against the wall on the opposite side of the room. Her arms were crossed as she watched me with amusement.
“Feel better yet?”
“No,” I growled.
“Ready to tell me what is wrong?”
I glared at her. “They lost Xander. Again.”
Addie stared back at me as though it was no big deal.
“I thought you wanted them to lose Xander.”
“I NEVER WANTED THEM TO LOSE XANDER.”“Yes, you did. You specifically said that you wanted them to lose Xander so that he could lead you to Piper. It sounds like they did that. Now just look up Xander’s location w
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