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Done playing? Is this all that it is to him? Are my heart and my body a bloody game? The fury from earlier sweeps over me. My posture stiffens, but I keep my tone level when I speak. “Actually no, Aiden. I’m not done playing. I think I’ll take Xander up on his offer and become his girlfriend — for real this time. Then, there’s Cole. I didn’t realise he’s so interesting and smart. Even Ronan is so charming. Choices, choices.” “Are you done?” Aiden’s jaw is tight, but he manages to control whatever temper is trying to blaze through. “I’m not done. You don’t believe me, do you? Do you think I’m bluffing? I’ll prove it to you.” He grips my arm with brute force. “You’re not going anywhere.” “Watch me.” I push at his stupid broad shoulders. I should know better than to use physical strength against him, but at this moment, I’m so worked up I can’t think straight. He keeps me pinned to the tree with an effortless hand around my arm. “Let me the fuck go,” I pant with frustration. “Never.” He s