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Sage looked around as she drove deeper into the deserted industrial neighborhood of warehouses, some in use, some abandoned. She doubted whether it could technically be called a neighborhood. Not one person could be seen on the streets. She pulled up to a warehouse that seemed better maintained than the surrounding ones. Hesitating, she peered through her front window when the roller shutter of the loading dock facing her clattered open.
A pair of worn motorcycle boots came into sight. The shutter exposed Kingdom’s body as it rattled up. A surge of heat swept through her as she took in his full glory. He was the vision of a dark god, with thick biceps crossed over his chest, legs planted apart, and a scowl etched on his face. Ares had nothing on him. Sage swallowed and tried to concea
