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Wayne's gaze darkened, heavy and cold. "Of course it matters."
If it weren't for Hayden, Wayne might've had his shot. Keira and Jace's breakup had been the perfect opening,
but Hayden had slipped in before he could.
Wayne had always blamed himself for being just a step too late. If he'd cback sooner- been there when the
cracks started between Keira and Jace-would Hayden have ever been part of the picture?
But life doesn't deal in what ifs. Wayne had missed his chance, and Hayden had taken it.
"How surprising-and what an honor-to be someone so important to you," Hayden quipped, his words sharp
enough to draw blood.
Wayne smirked faintly. "Let's stop playing games and get to the point."
"To what exactly?" Hayden's tone was light, almost mocking.
"I know why you're pretending to be someone else," Wayne said, straight to the point. But you're not part of
Blade Front anymore. That fight? It's not yours. If you keep this up, you'll just end up hurting yourself-and
everyone around you." A warning, thinly veiled as advice.
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Hayden's teasing facade dropped, replaced with cool focus. Wayne wasn't here to stir up trouble-this was a
negotiation.
"Yeah, I've left Blade Front," Hayden said, his tone calm. "But when you all keep dragginginto your mess,
what choice do | have but to play along?"
Wayne smirked. That was all the confirmation he needed-Hayden had just admitted who
he really was.
"We didn't pull you in because of who you are," Wayne replied, tilting his head slightly.
Hayden nodded. "No, you draggedin to get rid of me. But you didn't think to check what you were dealing
with. That's on you for kicking a hornet's nest."
Hayden wasn't just sex-soldier. His twith Blade Front-a covert international task force battling global
crime-was no ordinary service.
For three years, he'd operated undercover, his identity classified even within the group. It wasn't until Keira's
brush with death in Houston-and Wayne's reckless choice to involve Herman-that Hayden called on his old
contacts, exposing himself in the process. Wayne let out a low, humorless laugh. "So, you're saying we brought
this on ourselves."
Hayden didn't deny it.
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"Alright," Wayne said, shifting gears. "Let's talk terms. What will it take for you to stay out of this? Money? Or...
someone?"
By "someone," he meant Keira.
"Do | look like | need money?" Hayden tilted his head slightly, the faint mark on his throat
Keira's kiss-catching the light.
Wayne's smirk wavered, replaced by a cold glare. "Hayden, wake up. If you keep this up, the one who'll suffer
most is Keira."
Another warning. Another thinly veiled threat.
Hayden gave a small nod, acknowledging the weight behind Wayne's words.
But then he said, "Wayne Johnston, you don't love Keira. You want her-because she's your trophy. This isn't about
her; it's about beating Jace. Having her proves you're not second best."
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Wayne's face darkened instantly. "How dare Hayden say that?" Of course, he loved Keira. He'd loved her for
years! Right?
He clenched his jaw, trying to ignore how much the jab stung. "You have no right to judge my feelings," he said
icily.
Hayden shrugged, unfazed. "Maybe not, but your feelings draggedinto this circus. And let's not forget,
they've hurt the girl | love."
Cue awkward silence. Wayne's laugh broke it. "You Blade Front guys really are a pain in the ass. But don't get
cocky, Hayden. You're not one of them anymore. Sure, they respect you, but when it's you versus their interests,
who do you think they'll pick?" Hayden's expression didn't even flicker. "Feel free to find out.
The air between them practically crackled, both too stubborn to blink first.
Finally, Wayne spoke again. "You've got evidence, don't you? Let's make a deal. What do | have to do for you to
hand it over?"
Hayden stayed quiet.
Wayne pushed harder. "Con, hand it over, and we'll call it even. No grudges, no
revenge.
"And if | don't?" Hayden's voice was calm but sharp.
Wayne's eyes narrowed into slits. "What do you think?"
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