With friends like Arturo and Mercer, any random call could spell trouble.


    He wasn’t sure he could manage that.


    When Lindsey saw Domenic’s lips tighten without a word, she sensed he wasn’t telling the truth.


    Disappointment filled her gaze as she addressed him, “You’re really getting worse at lying.


    ”


    She pulled away from his grasp, turned, and started to walk off.


    Domenic, intent on following her, was stopped by the sound of Ruby and Vincent’s voicesing from around the corner.


    Ruby was here!


    In quick steps, Domenic reached for Lindsey’s wrist, flung open the door to a nearby private room, and pulled her inside.


    The room was empty and shrouded in darkness.


    “Domenic, what are you doing… Hmm.


    ” Lindsey’s protest was cut short by an unexpected ki*s.


    Outside, Ruby, Vincent, and Paige paused near the room.


    “I can’t find Lindsey.


    I’d like to say goodbye before I go.


    ” Ruby’s voice came through.


    Lindsey was on the other side of that door, held close by Domenic’s unyielding embrace.


    She pushed against him, trying to break free, but he was immovable, an unyielding wall that held her in ce.


    His ki*ses grew more intense, pinning her to the door, stealing her breath in waves that left her feeling dizzy and overwhelmed.


    “She might be out handling some work.


    Ms.


    Garcia, if you’re in a hurry, you could go ahead.


    I’ll let Lindsey know you were looking for her once she returns,” Vincent offered, his voice reaching them from the hallway.


    Pressed against the door, Lindsey could hear every word clearly.


    “I’m just concerned, you know? It’ste, and she’s a young woman on her own.


    I think I’ll give her a call,” Ruby said, concern edging her voice as she fumbled for her phone.


    Panic red in Lindsey’s eyes, her pupils shrinking in sudden fear.


    In a desperate move, she bit down on Domenic’s lip.


    With a grunt of pain, Domenic released her.


    Lindsey hastily grabbed her phone and silenced it.


    Ruby’s call went unanswered, echoing in the silence until she eventually gave up and hung up.


    “Then, please pass the message to Lindsey.


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    “Don’t worry.


    ”


    As the sound of footsteps receded, Lindsey breathed a sigh of relief.