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Or perhaps I needed to get my head out of my ass and get back to work. I could deal with my problems with Allison and whatever I was feeling later. Because I had no idea if I loved my girlfriend. And considering that we had been together as long as we had? That was a fucking problem. It didn’t have anything to do with the work in front of me at the moment, though. The project I needed to focus on.

By the time I was ready to knock off for the day, my mind was clear, and I was fucking proud of the work I had accomplished.

We were getting far on this project, and I was happy to see where we were headed. I couldn’t wait to see what Paris thought about it, because she could always pick apart the pieces that I was having trouble with and sometimes get me back on the right track—or even a better one. Even if I didn’t always think those were the problem areas to begin with. That was what a team was for.

I packed up my stuff, including the lunch I hadn’t eaten, then made my way to the front where Paris happened to be, as well.

I raised a brow, and she rolled her eyes.

“Why are we on the same schedule today?” I asked her.

“Because it’s my schedule. Therefore, it’s the best schedule,” Paris said, and I laughed. I didn’t miss the way Benji narrowed his eyes at us.

Fuck, it was going to be fun working out the rest of my contract if this was how Benji was going to act.

“You ready to head out?” I asked, and Paris nodded.

“Let’s get to it,” she said and turned away from Benji, even though I knew she had seen the glare he’d shot us. There was nothing we could do about it. It was something that would have to be taken care of soon, though.

We made our way towards the parking lot, and Paris’s shoulders stiffened as she looked around.

The hairs on the back of my neck stood on end, and I frowned, looking around with her.

“What is it?” I asked.

“I don’t know. It felt like someone was watching me.” She looked towards the building, and I followed her gaze. We didn’t see anyone in the windows.

“Think I’m losing my mind. Tough day.”

“You okay getting home?” I asked, my gaze peeled for any danger. Ever since the attack on Hazel and my brothers, I didn’t take my safety for granted anymore.

She shook her head. “I’m fine. I think I’m just tired.”

I nodded, searching her face. I didn’t see any lies in what she’d said. “Drive safe,” I said.

“You too. And work things out with Allison,” she said, and I nodded.

“I already texted her, and she said it was fine.”

Her brows rose. “Oh?”

“Yep. It turns out I’m an asshole, but at least I’m a truthful one.”

She snorted and then got into her car, waving as she did.

“Thanks for being a good man.”

“I’m trying,” I said, and then got into my own vehicle, waiting for her to pull away before I did.

I didn’t like that she’d felt like someone was watching her, but I hoped that we were sensing things that weren’t there. After all, we’d been through enough. And considering that we’d had a hard workday, it could just be that.

It couldn’t be anything else.

At least, I hoped to hell it wasn’t.

Chapter 4

Paris