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had so quickly become used to. But she
still she needed to get away.
    She was a fighter, had always been a fighter. She had been taught that
no matter the odds, you fight. The dictates of a lifetime kicked in. This wasn’t
how she was going out. She still had things to accomplish. She was only thirty
years old and she intended to survive to live her life to its fullest. She
still had things to do, people to grow better acquainted with, children to
birth and raise – so she fought.
    Opening her eyes, she was confronted by what looked like black orbs in
the dim light staring back at her. She knew those eyes.
    “What are you doing, Jason?”
    “Watching over you.”
    “What are you talking about?”
    “I lost you once. It won't happen again.”
    “You can't watch me all the time. And for the record, it's kinda
creepy, watching someone while they sleep.”
    “So?”
    “So – I just said it’s creepy!” Aviva said again, pushing away the
memories that attempted to surface.
    “How can it be creepy? It's me. I love you. I want you safe.”
    Somehow managing to maneuver an arm free, Aviva reached up and gently
ran her hand along the stubble of Jason's stubborn jaw. “You can't watch me all
the time and definitely not while I’m sleeping. When are you going to get your
rest?”
    “Don't worry about me…it's not your job to worry about me.”
    “Don't be daft. Of course, I worry about you.”
    “What are you worrying for? You think I'm some kinda wuss who can't
take care of himself?”
    The singular raised eyebrow accompanied by the look of manly offense
was so familiar, it made Aviva smile. She didn't dare voice it again, but yes,
she worried about him, constantly and probably always would. “Aren't you
tired?”
    “No. You rest, Angel. I'm fine.”
    “Jason...”
    Lifting a long finger, he pressed it against Aviva's lips, silencing
her. “Have you seen the size of me – dumb question, I know you have,” Jason
drawled, giving her a suggestive look. His double entendre not lost on her for
a moment as he knew it wouldn't be. “Rest. I'm doing exactly what I want – no,
need to be doing.”
    “Jason...I need to say something.”
    “Shh, we'll talk later. For now, just rest.”
    After all these weeks, Aviva knew Jason well enough to know when to
give up. So she gave him a small smile and closed her eyes, thinking sleep
would elude her. She was wrong. Almost immediately, a peaceful slumber pulled
her under.

Chapter 4
    Later that morning, Jason came out of his bedroom to see his brothers
already gathered in the living room. All the men were dressed similarly in dark
tailored pants and sweaters to combat the damp, British weather. Jason wasted
no time getting to the point, anxious for news.
    “What have you found out?” Jason threw out.
    “Alexander turned up at his house last night for the first time in
weeks,” Jake replied.
    “Where is he now?”
    “My man tracked him to a warehouse in the East End of London,” Jake
continued.
    Before he could expand further, Jason jumped in, firing off another
question, his impatience causing the tension in the room to grow.
    “What else?”
    “If you give me the chance, I'll fill you in on all that I know,” Jake
fired back.
    “Well, hurry the hell up!”
    Jake stared at his twin, his own irritation showing. “Jason, you need
to settle down.”
    “Just answer my question, Jake. Better yet, just tell me everything you know, that way I won't have to keep prompting you to, get – on – with –
it!”
    “I've told you before, man, do not speak to me like that!”
    “Or what, what you gonna do about it, son?”
    “I'll show you what I'm gonna do about it, you arrogant piece of
shit!”
    Seeing the situation was on its way to hell, Josh jumped between the
men who were now facing off, ready to defuse the situation before it got out of
hand.
    “You both need to settle down and remember Aviva is asleep in
the other room.” Josh chose his words with deliberation,