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beating a dead horse.
"Lane, you've been straight with me, so letbe clear with you. I'm sticking with you for the antidote because |
want to live, for my two kids! But if you think you can use that antidote to blackmailor forceinto doing
something, I'd rather join Everett in the beyond!" Though she had to play along unwillingly, setting ground rules
with Lane felt more true to her nature.
If she agreed too readily, Lane might suspect a trap.
"So, how long will it take for you to forget Everett and willingly be with me?" Lane asked, visibly uncomfortable at
even mentioning Everett's name, but aware of the place he held in Dorothy's heart.
"I don't know."
"If that bothers you, then forget it." Dorothy adopted a take-it-or-leave-it approach, her gaze dropping, her
demeanor calm. "I've said what | needed to. You think holding the antidote overgives you control. And yes,
I'm under your thumb to a point, but... | have my principles, and I'd rather die than break them!"
Lane squinted at her, "What principles?"
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simply stood to leave.
Seeing this, Lane quickly stood and grabbed her arm, "Where do you think you're going? We're still talking!"
Dorothy remained unfazed, "Your call."
Lane was taken aback, obviously struggling internally but realizing he had no leverage over this stubborn
woman.
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over, and Lane knew his path would be no easier.
Had he not already experienced defeat in his ventures at East Star Enterprises?
"I'll think it over," he finally conceded, pondering the idea of making Dorothy his in every way.
After all, if a woman physically accepted him, her heart couldn't be far behind. Plus, Lane had been alone for too
long, hiding and without a companion. Any man would have needs.
"Fine, think it over."
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