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this country have tried to catch him and failed. You're so arrogant, you're going to get yourself
killed. I hate that trait in men. It isn't bravery; it's sheer stupidity. I know Drake is dangerous, and
I'm always prepared, because I don't imagine myself so much more skilled than he is. There was an
edge to her voice. She was becoming irritated with Lucian's arrogance.
His voice never changed, remaining as gentle and soothing as ever.It is not arrogance, Jaxon, when
one knows one's own abilities. I have confidence because I know who I am, what I am. I am a
hunter. It is what I do .
He's a killer. It's what he does.
You are becoming distressed. I will be with you soon to take you home with me. We will have
plenty of time to discuss this. In the meantime do whatever the doctor says to get you released.
Jaxon became aware that the nurse was staring at her. She blinked rapidly to focus her attention on what
the woman was saying. "I'm sorry, I was off in my own little world. What were you saying?" She forced a
small smile.
"I think anyone with a fiance like yourswould be off in her own little world. Is he really a billionaire?
What would that be like? I can't conceive of a billion dollars. He met last night with the hospital board
and is giving a huge donation in thanks for taking such good care of you. He had this room guarded day
and night." Her voice turned dreamy. "He said you were his world and he couldn't breathe without you.
Imagine a man saying that right out loud to a roomful of other men. I'd give anything to have my husband
feel that way about me."
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"He probably does," Jaxon murmured, afraid of saying anything else. She was not engaged to Lucian.
"Did he call himself my fiance?"
What else could I do, honey? Refer to you as my lifemate? They understand that being your fiance
gives me certain rights to direct your life while you are ill. They would never understand that as
my lifemate you are the other half of my soul. Do not panic yet. I am merely ensuring your safety.
I don't understand what being a lifemate means.
I could explain it to you& he offered solemnly.
No! I don't think I want to hear another word about it! Not one word, Lucian. She knew darn well
that he wasn't in the least bit serious, and his annoying habit of laughing at her was going to get him into
major trouble. He had the idea that because she was so small, she was not a force to reckoned with. She
intended to change that impression soon if he kept it up.A billionaire? Isn't that just a bit dramatic?
What if someone asks you to prove it? I thought the idea was to keep a low profile . She was
deliberately impudent, trying to hide the fact that she was happy he was so very real.
Hiding out in the open is always the best way. And living for centuries gives one the ability to
amass a fortune. It is relatively easy. The more money one has, the more one has the ability to
hide his true identity. People expect a certain amount of eccentricity in those with money. Thus, it
is merely another tool I use.
You cannot be a billionaire on top of everything else. You're making me completely crazy. You
know that, don't you?
"Jaxx!" Barry Radcliff was in her doorway, his large frame leaning against the jamb, a huge grin of relief
spreading across his face. "Thank God. They kept telling me you were getting better, but for some reason
or other, I could never actually lay eyes on you. They've been feeding me all kinds of crap about some
fiance. I keep telling them you don't have one, but no one listens to me, not even the captain. He claims
he met the guy, some foreign billionaire, and that the rumors are true. I thought maybe that bullet in the
head put me in another world."
The nurse left to give them privacy.
"At least you have an excuse." Jaxon was so relieved to see someone normal, she felt like crying again.
"And why didn't you keep your butt out of that warehouse, like I told you? Do you have a hero complex,
too, Barry?"
He walked slowly, carefully, across the room as if his legs were shaky and managed an awkward,
one-armed hug.
I forgot to mention I am a very jealous man, honey. Do not go too far with being happy to see
this male. The texture of Lucian's voice in her head was the same, yet not. It was softer than ever, velvet
over iron. A subtle warning.
Get over it. He's my partner. Deliberately Jaxon hugged Barry back when normally she never would
have done so.
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