"Huh...oh...yes." Valerie replied a bit distracted having already begun to consider all the possibilities. Whoever was behind these 'second chances' was powerful and if they were concerned with balance then others much less friendly would have been chosen as well. While there were obviously a few people she would give anything to see again it was the ones she'd been glad to be rid of that made this whole situation troubling.?
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"Maybe it wouldn't be premature to assume crash positions." Lexi half smirked, attempting to bring some levity while keeping her own concerns well hidden. Until there was a more immediate threat she failed to see how it would do anyone any good. "I get it. This could all go sideways in a hurry. But for now...we shouldn't be jumping at shadows." She added when her previous efforts had failed.?
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Her attention turned to the road ahead as she felt the car coming to a stop, hazel-green eyes focused on a familiar figure who inspired mixed feelings. Honestly she had hoped their visit wouldn't coincide with his.?
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Valerie slowed the silver luxury sedan to a stop, shifting into park there was a moment of hesitation before she climbed out standing just behind the driver's side door. "What the bloody hell?" The sound of feet on the pavement following that of another opening caused her to briefly glance over her shoulder to the blonde now staring at Damon with one eyebrow raised.?
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