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As if hearing my thoughts, he steps back, forcing Blondie to release him, her claws falling unceremoniously from around him. When he speaks, his voice is deeper for some reason. “You should go, Cherry. Others might find us.” Cherry. Of course her name is fucking Cherry. “All right.” She grins and puts her mask on again. “Which way are we going?” “You go ahead first so I don’t draw attention.” He points to his right, speaking in a revolting soft, mellowed-out tone. “That way is safe. I’ll stop anyone from following.” “Gosh. You’re so awesome.” She runs her red nails down his chest, but he’s not paying attention as he steals a glance in my direction. If he thinks I’ll hide so his bimbo doesn’t see me, that won’t be happening. In fact, I wish she’d do that so I could eliminate her. Unfortunately, she blows him a kiss and hurries in the direction of where he pointed. As she disappears behind the bushes, I remove my mask and let it fall on the ground. I can’t see his expression behind his m