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I pull into an out-of-the-way parking space fifteen minutes early, instinctively allowing for a last-minute change of heart. With Emmett's, "Don't be a pussy," and Rose's, "You owe it to both of you to see her," rolling through my head on an endless loop, I know there's no way I can show my face back at work if I fail to go through with this.
I've never been more nervous for anything in my entire life.
You can only control your own responses.
I take five deep cleansing breaths, grab the wrapped package, and force myself out of the Volvo.
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Five steps forward, a panicked 180-degree turn, three steps in retreat. Turn. Repeat.
This was a colossally terrible idea. Why on earth did I let Rose, Emmett and Jasper bully me into coming back here today?
It's not about the hair this time. Not about biblical vipers sapping the super strength or sexual mojo from the hero of the story.
In fact, if there's a villain here, it would be me.
Not sure whether she'll even see me just because my name happens to be in the system, I take a deep breath and push inside Mystique.
A/N: YES! That was Chapter 46, word for word. You don't even have to go back and check. *winks at Intricacy and Trip* Okay, folks…here we go! The story is about to switch POVs, so watch for those scissors and King Louis icons so you know whose brain you're inhabiting! Aaaaaand we're off! XXX ~BOH