Page 117 of Hunt for You

FROM: Asshole (Jeremy Haines)

TO: Bridget

SUBJECT: Re: (blank subject)

You might be surprised. I’m not getting any younger. I could use a palate cleanser. So let’s do this. I need to lay eyes on you to make sure you’re alive and I’m not just talking to a really good AI.

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Got him.

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FROM: Bridget

TO: Asshole (Jeremy Haines)

SUBJECT: Re: (blank subject)

How about a compromise: I’ll get you in—but without me. If he sees you with me, he’s going to have his guard up. I’ll get you in for his assessment. You can do… whatever it is you want to do. Then if you need me later, I’ll come.

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FROM: Asshole (Jeremy Haines)

TO: Bridget

SUBJECT: Re: (blank subject)

What did you do to him that he’d put his guard up with you?

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FROM: Bridget

TO: Asshole (Jeremy Haines)

SUBJECT: Re: (blank subject)

Didn’t want him when he thought I did.

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His reply took a few extra seconds, which made my stomach dip.

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FROM: Asshole (Jeremy Haines)

TO: Bridget

SUBJECT: Re: (blank subject)

Did he hurt you?

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FROM: Bridget