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"Of course, they are." She looks defeated, and I hate that look.
"Back up is here," Priest says a moment later.
"Have them load up Howler," I say, never taking my eyes off Emerson.
She finally goes to stand, and her legs give out. I rush forward and catch her in my arms.
"You okay, Blondie?" I ask, checking her over for my visible wounds we might have missed.
"Yeah, just been a while since I ate anything," she whispers, staring up at me.
"Let's get them both back to the clubhouse. Atlas's orders," Six says, walking in with Mack.
"Is that the mayor's niece?" Six asks when he sees Emerson.
I don't care whose niece she is. All I know is that after one look, she already belongs to me.
