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Ava’s eyes flew up as Abby swung the door of her office open so quickly it slapped and bounced off the wall. Flinging herself over the desk, she brought Ava in for a fierce embrace. “Ohmigod, what an asshole!” she cried out.
Ava’s stoic veneer toppled, and she deflated in her friend’s arms.
“What is it with these bikers? Seriously, they have nothing between their ears. They see a good woman. They say they want to be with that woman, and then they turn around and mess it up the first chance they get. It’s unbelievable,” Abby rattled on.
Drawing her strength around her like an old coat, Ava squeezed Abby one last time before releasing her. “I’m at a loss for words, Abby. Didn’t I do everything in my power to make it work between us?” Her eyes went to the far wall, her vision getting b
